Christopher Loera, PA-C
NPI 1528496593 · Medical Physician Assistant · Laguna Niguel, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Loera, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Laguna Niguel, CA (NPI 1528496593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528496593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA23312 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
930 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 344 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 200 | $87 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 109 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 100 | $16 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 57 | $28 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 50 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 121 | 117 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 94 | 89 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 76 | 71 |
| Methylprednisolone | 63 | 59 |
| Cephalexin | 57 | 53 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 32 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8599 Haven Ave Ste 101Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-4849Phone: (909) 256-8334Fax: (877) 803-0308
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-10-29
- Last updated
- 2023-05-09
- Certified
- 2023-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Loera's NPI number?
- Christopher Loera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528496593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Loera's specialty?
- Christopher Loera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Loera located?
- Christopher Loera's practice location on file with NPPES is 27231 La Paz Rd Ste a, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-3627.
- What is Christopher Loera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Loera is (949) 643-9111.
- Does Christopher Loera accept Medicare?
- Christopher Loera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Loera's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Loera's NPI (1528496593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.