Christopher Stephen Pacheco, PA

Medical Physician Assistant

Christopher Stephen Pacheco is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Yuba City, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(530) 671-2020Yuba City, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Stephen Pacheco, PA practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Yuba City, CA. A University of California, Davis School of Medicine graduate since 2018, he brings 8+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.12/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 316 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in Yuba City8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 2447dNPPES updated 2019-09-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1233 Plumas St Ste a, Yuba City, CA 95991

Fax: (530) 671-1094
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

97.12/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)

Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.63%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

342

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

364

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,545

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $301k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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. Graduated medical school · 2018

    University of California, Davis School of Medicine

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Education & Training

University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3067, Yuba City, CA 95992-3067

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Christopher Stephen Pacheco

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Stephen Pacheco for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Yuba City 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 Christopher Stephen Pacheco

Dr. Pacheco is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Yuba City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 671-2020.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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