Christopher Laninga, PA-C
NPI 1508481235 · Physician Assistant · Benzonia, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Laninga, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Benzonia, MI (NPI 1508481235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508481235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601009888 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 32 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | — |
| Prednisone | 26 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 | — |
| Omeprazole | 26 | — |
| Azithromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$993 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-06-09
- Last updated
- 2020-09-04
- Certified
- 2020-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Laninga's NPI number?
- Christopher Laninga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508481235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Laninga's specialty?
- Christopher Laninga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Laninga located?
- Christopher Laninga's practice location on file with NPPES is 6227 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616-8632.
- What is Christopher Laninga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Laninga is (231) 882-9661.
- Does Christopher Laninga accept Medicare?
- Christopher Laninga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Laninga's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Laninga's NPI (1508481235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.