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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1659653186 PHARMD
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Pharmacist in Renton, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 291,043 in Pharmacist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
306
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
What the federal data shows
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD filed 306 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Renton, Washington.
- 306
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥57th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
306 ≥ 57th percentile 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Frances Nghiem, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
306 127% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 400 S 43RD ST, Renton, WA, 98055, with a listed phone of (425) 228-3440. NPI 1659653186 was issued on 09/10/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 306 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend.
Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 291,043 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659653186 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/10/2011 |
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 Frances Nghiem, PHARMD. To verify Frances Nghiem, PHARMD'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
306
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 663
- Total Day Supply
- 18,577
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.85
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Warfarin Sodium | 290 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Frances Nghiem, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
291,043
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's 306 claims are above the specialty average of 135.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nghiem.
Steven Aahl
Bothell, WA
Dr. Jon Aal
RPH
Olympia, WA
Kenric Aalund-Nelson
Bellingham, WA
Dr. Kevin Aardal
RXT
Richland, WA
Dr. Rania Abaza
PHARMD
Vancouver, WA
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Renton, Washington. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Frances Nghiem, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Frances Nghiem, PHARMD wrote 306 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is Frances Nghiem, PHARMD located? ▼
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD is located at 400 S 43RD ST, Renton, WA, 98055. Phone: (425) 228-3440.
What is Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659653186, issued on 09/10/2011.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 291,043 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Frances Nghiem, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Enoxaparin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Frances Nghiem, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 306 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Frances Nghiem, PHARMD's NPI is 1659653186 with credentials PHARMD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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