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MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in OMAHA, Nebraska. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 319 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
45.0174/100
▼ 38 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$236.5
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 45.0174/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,025 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

45.0174/100
MIPS score · -38 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$236.5
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

45 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2009

NPI 1851627285

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,025 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

45.0174/100 38.08259999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
45.0174/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 45.0174/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%45%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 45.0174/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 10707 PACIFIC ST STE 101, OMAHA, NE, 68114, with a listed phone of (402) 397-7989. NPI 1851627285 was issued on 10/20/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LYONS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,025 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 319 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 45.0174/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 51.3208, Cost 48.737), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

10707 PACIFIC ST STE 101
OMAHA, NE 68114

Provider Details

NPI 1851627285
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/20/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

45.0174
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
51.3208
Quality
48.737
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$236

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,025 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,025
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
319
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,849
Total Day Supply
49,801
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
16 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
27% female / 73% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 127, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
252
Finasteride
109
Dutasteride
71
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
61
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
47
Gemtesa
Vibegron
42
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
39
Allopurinol
28
Hydrochlorothiazide
28
Levofloxacin
24

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's 1,025 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LYONS.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's specialty?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C wrote 1,025 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 319 beneficiaries.
What is MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 45.0174/100 (Quality: 51.3208, Cost: 48.737). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C located?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C is located at 10707 PACIFIC ST STE 101, OMAHA, NE, 68114. Phone: (402) 397-7989.
What is MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's NPI number?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851627285, issued on 10/20/2009.
Does MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
Does MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Dutasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C accept Medicare?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,025 Part D claims and 319 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's credentials?
MARIA CHRISTINA LYONS, PA-C's NPI is 1851627285 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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