Christine Ann Lovato, M.D.
Christine Ann Lovato is a Surgery specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christine Ann Lovato, M.D. specializes in surgery, serving patients in Tucson, AZ in group practice. A University of New Mexico School of Medicine graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.45/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3889dNPPES updated 2015-09-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4715 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712-1256
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202388.45/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.8%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
21
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
16
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
34
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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.
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 Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$358 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christine Ann Lovato's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
18 years in practice
Experienced
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100006
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christine Ann Lovato for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Tucson 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 Ann Lovato
NPI records show Dr. Lovato as active with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 319-6000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4715 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712-1256
Mailing Address
4715 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712-1256
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