Sara Christina Rubio, AGACNP-BC
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Sara Christina Rubio, AGACNP-BC has been part of the Lake Havasu City medical community since 2018 in group practice. She has been in practice for 10+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 169dNPPES updated 2025-11-18 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2035 Mesquite Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5894
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.67%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona0.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.3%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
285
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
556
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,058
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $566k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$307 received from industry
12 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 Sara Christina Rubio's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 17, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LG0600X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100035
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Sara Christina Rubio
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Christina Rubio for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Lake Havasu 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 Sara Christina Rubio
NPI records show Dr. Rubio as active with telehealth listed in Lake Havasu City, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 208-4598.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sara Christina Rubio
Practice Location
2035 Mesquite Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5894
Mailing Address
2035 Mesquite Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5894
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