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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1285633941 PA
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Medical Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,527 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
572
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$108.75
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Michelle Christian, PA filed 572 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.
- 572
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $108.75
- 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.
Michelle Christian, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
572 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Michelle Christian, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
572 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Michelle Christian, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4692 BROWNSBORO RD, Winston Salem, NC, 27106, with a listed phone of (336) 251-1114. NPI 1285633941 was issued on 07/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 572 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285633941 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/15/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michelle Christian, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Curana Health OF South Carolina PC
North Charleston, SC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Michelle Christian, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$109
Largest payer
Neurocrine Biosciences, 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
Michelle Christian, PA - brand share 12.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 572 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.
572
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 611
- Total Day Supply
- 16,043
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $44K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (3.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 83.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.16
- Gender Split
- 76% female / 24% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michelle Christian, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
27 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
27 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
25 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
25 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
22 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
17 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er
Diltiazem 24hr Er
16 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Divalproex Sodium | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 27 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 25 |
| Potassium Chloride | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Furosemide | 17 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er Diltiazem Hcl | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 15 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 |
| Lactulose | 15 |
* 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 Michelle Christian, PA 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
Michelle Christian, PA's 572 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christian.
Dr. Moboluwade Abe - Lathan
PA-C
Durham, NC
Dr. Izabella Abookire
PA-C
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Ingrid Abrahamson
PA
Hendersonville, NC
Dr. Hita Abrams
PA-C
Durham, NC
Dr. Veronica Acevedo
PA-C
Durham, NC
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michelle Christian, PA's specialty? ▼
Michelle Christian, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does Michelle Christian, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michelle Christian, PA wrote 572 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is Michelle Christian, PA located? ▼
Michelle Christian, PA is located at 4692 BROWNSBORO RD, Winston Salem, NC, 27106. Phone: (336) 251-1114.
What is Michelle Christian, PA's NPI number? ▼
Michelle Christian, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285633941, issued on 07/15/2005.
Does Michelle Christian, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michelle Christian, PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
Does Michelle Christian, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michelle Christian, PA had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
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 Michelle Christian, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Christian, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Divalproex Sodium, Trazodone Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Christian, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Michelle Christian, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 572 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Christian, PA's credentials? ▼
Michelle Christian, PA's NPI is 1285633941 with credentials PA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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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