Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Loera, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Laguna Niguel, CA

  • NPI 1528496593
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
27231 la Paz RD Ste A
Laguna Niguel, CA 926773627
(949) 643-9111
fax (949) 643-8916
Additional location
8599 Haven Ave Ste 101
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 917304849
(909) 256-8334
fax (877) 803-0308

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 9, 2023
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #PA23312

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528496593. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
589
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$48,451
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 264 226 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 174 166 $84
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 38 35 $35
81003 Automated urinalysis test 28 27 $2
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 24 12 $16
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 20 20 $28
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 16 16 $13
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 13 12 $16
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 12 12 $3

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Laguna Niguel Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$227
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 2 $42.94
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $42.34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $42.09
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $23.65
Amgen INC. 1 $20.73
ViiV Healthcare Company 1 $19.81
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $19.46
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $16.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$227

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
548
Patients
528
Total drug cost
$5,962
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azithromycin Generic 99 98 $337
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 52 49 $583
Methylprednisolone Generic 45 43 $423
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 43 42 $384
Cefdinir Generic 43 39 $736
Cephalexin Generic 40 38 $224
Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) Brand 38 38 $403
Ofloxacin Generic 32 32 $742
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 31 30 $339
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 29 26 $740

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Loera's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Loera practices Medical Physician Assistant in Laguna Niguel, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Loera practice?
Dr. Christopher Loera practices at 27231 la Paz RD Ste A, Laguna Niguel, CA 926773627. Office phone: 9496439111.
What is Dr. Christopher Loera's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Loera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528496593, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Loera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Loera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Loera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (HCPCS 87426). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.