Cristina Tavarez, MS, PA-C
NPI 1811278906 · Physician Assistant · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cristina Tavarez, MS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1811278906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811278906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MS, PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00265700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
208 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 61 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $119 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 32 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 30 | $104 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 21 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 36 | 36 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin | 15 | 14 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 14 | 14 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 12 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,830 across 3 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
- 2011-09-01
- Last updated
- 2015-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cristina Tavarez's NPI number?
- Cristina Tavarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811278906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cristina Tavarez's specialty?
- Cristina Tavarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cristina Tavarez located?
- Cristina Tavarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 465 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104-2907.
- What is Cristina Tavarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cristina Tavarez is (973) 483-3640.
- Does Cristina Tavarez accept Medicare?
- Cristina Tavarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cristina Tavarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Cristina Tavarez's NPI (1811278906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.