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Tessa Torres, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Lovington, New Mexico. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 in 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$30.67
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Tessa Torres, PA-C filed 1,609 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Lovington, New Mexico, prescribing 79% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$30.67
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.

Tessa Torres, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,609 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Tessa Torres, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2009

NPI 1598098899

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,609 104% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Physician Assistant - 1.4%Physician Assistant1.4%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state 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 Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Tessa Torres, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1600 N MAIN AVE, Lovington, NM, 88260, with a listed phone of (575) 396-6611. NPI 1598098899 was issued on 09/17/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Torres 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 1,609 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $285K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1600 N MAIN AVE
Lovington, NM 88260

Provider Details

NPI 1598098899
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/17/2009

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 Tessa Torres, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics 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

Tessa Torres, PA-C - brand share 19.0%
Physician Assistant average

19% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,609 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.

1,609
Total Claims
$285K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,475
Total Day Supply
101,317
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$242K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Opioid Claims
44 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 85, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Tessa Torres, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
87
Lisinopril
66
Atorvastatin Calcium
60
Metformin Hcl
49
Eliquis
Apixaban
47
Losartan Potassium
46
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
41
Amlodipine Besylate
38
Gabapentin
37
Pantoprazole Sodium
34

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Tessa Torres, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Tessa Torres, PA-C's 1,609 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Torres.

Compare 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 New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tessa Torres, PA-C's specialty?
Tessa Torres, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Lovington, New Mexico. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Tessa Torres, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Tessa Torres, PA-C wrote 1,609 Medicare Part D claims totaling $285K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
Where is Tessa Torres, PA-C located?
Tessa Torres, PA-C is located at 1600 N MAIN AVE, Lovington, NM, 88260. Phone: (575) 396-6611.
What is Tessa Torres, PA-C's NPI number?
Tessa Torres, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598098899, issued on 09/17/2009.
Does Tessa Torres, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Tessa Torres, PA-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $242K in brand drug costs.
Does Tessa Torres, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Tessa Torres, PA-C had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tessa Torres, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tessa Torres, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tessa Torres, PA-C accept Medicare?
Tessa Torres, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,609 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tessa Torres, PA-C's credentials?
Tessa Torres, PA-C's NPI is 1598098899 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.