Christine Cave, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

(925) 432-3318Pittsburg, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christine Cave, NP has practiced nursing for 9+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 170 Nurse Practitioner providers in CASee all Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburg9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1386dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2220 Gladstone Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565-5123

Fax: (925) 432-4590
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.95%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)

7.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

220

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

487

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,040

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $676k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 9 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in PittsburgPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense

CMS Certification Number: 19050F

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Virtual Adult Health Care With Christine Cave

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christine Cave for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburg required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christine Cave

NPI records show Dr. Cave as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburg, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 432-3318.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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