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BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WENATCHEE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 448 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$312.5
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in WENATCHEE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 448 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $312.5 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C filed 1,061 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WENATCHEE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2006

NPI 1437240181

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,061 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Physician Assistant share within Washington

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in WENATCHEE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1437240181. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 600 ORONDO AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801, with a listed phone of (509) 662-6000. NPI 1437240181 was issued on 09/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANKENSHIP 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 1,061 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 448 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $169K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

600 ORONDO AVE
WENATCHEE, WA 98801

Provider Details

NPI 1437240181
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C 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.

COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH
Wenatchee, WA
MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM
TACOMA, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$313

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C. To verify BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C'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 · Typical

BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,061 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.

1,061
Total Claims
$169K
Total Drug Cost
448
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,242
Total Day Supply
25,869
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$157K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
39 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
196

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 122, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 101, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Topiramate
84
Prednisone
67
Ozempic
Semaglutide
61
Omeprazole
52
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
46
Azithromycin
45
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
45
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
45
Cephalexin
41
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
34

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's 1,061 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Washington

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's specialty?
BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WENATCHEE, Washington. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C wrote 1,061 Medicare Part D claims totaling $169K in drug costs for 448 beneficiaries.
Where is BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C located?
BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C is located at 600 ORONDO AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801. Phone: (509) 662-6000.
What is BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's NPI number?
BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437240181, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
Does BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Topiramate, Prednisone, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C accept Medicare?
BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,061 Part D claims and 448 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's credentials?
BETH BLANKENSHIP, PA-C's NPI is 1437240181 with credentials PA-C. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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