2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1386626463 P.A.
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WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 402 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
$1.1K
55 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 402 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.1K across 55 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. filed 6,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2005

NPI 1386626463

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,198 475% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: P.A.. NPI: 1386626463. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 1880 JOHN ADAMS PKWY, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401, with a listed phone of (208) 524-6633. NPI 1386626463 was issued on 11/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTENSEN 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 6,198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 402 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $706K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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.

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

1880 JOHN ADAMS PKWY
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401

Provider Details

NPI 1386626463
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. 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.

BMH INC
BLACKFOOT, ID

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 WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

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

WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,198 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.

6,198
Total Claims
$706K
Total Drug Cost
402
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,391
Total Day Supply
329,139
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$556K
Generic Drug Cost
$150K
Opioid Claims
312 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
162

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 81, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 113, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
260
Levothyroxine Sodium
257
Losartan Potassium
183
Atorvastatin Calcium
178
Amlodipine Besylate
175
Simvastatin
140
Pantoprazole Sodium
118
Montelukast Sodium
114
Gabapentin
106
Tamsulosin Hcl
105

* 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 WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. 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

WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s 6,198 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s specialty?
WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: P.A..
How much does WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. wrote 6,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $706K in drug costs for 402 beneficiaries.
Where is WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. located?
WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. is located at 1880 JOHN ADAMS PKWY, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401. Phone: (208) 524-6633.
What is WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s NPI number?
WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386626463, issued on 11/15/2005.
Does WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $556K in brand drug costs.
Does WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. had 312 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
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 WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. accept Medicare?
WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,198 Part D claims and 402 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s credentials?
WADE CHRISTENSEN, P.A.'s NPI is 1386626463 with credentials P.A.. 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).

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