2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1205194636 M.D.
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ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
237
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. filed 237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SEATTLE, Washington, prescribing 69% generic.

237
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

237 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2012

NPI 1205194636

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

237 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Washington

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98195, with a listed phone of (206) 520-5000. NPI 1205194636 was issued on 04/23/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PISTNER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Provider Details

NPI 1205194636
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/23/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
SEATTLE, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.. To verify ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 237 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

237
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
460
Total Day Supply
13,434
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$73K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.34
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
38
Metoprolol Succinate
24
Eliquis
Apixaban
22
Losartan Potassium
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
16
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
11
Furosemide
11
Metoprolol Tartrate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s 237 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PISTNER.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s specialty?
ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. wrote 237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. located?
ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. is located at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98195. Phone: (206) 520-5000.
What is ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205194636, issued on 04/23/2012.
Does ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Jardiance, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANDREW PISTNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 237 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s credentials?
ANDREW PISTNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1205194636 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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