2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1922376052 ARNP
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HEATHER GATES, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner 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
95
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HEATHER GATES, ARNP filed 95 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in SEATTLE, Washington, prescribing 83% generic.

95
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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.

HEATHER GATES, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

95 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about HEATHER GATES, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/03/2011

NPI 1922376052

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

95 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

HEATHER GATES, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104, with a listed phone of (206) 744-3000. NPI 1922376052 was issued on 12/03/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GATES 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 95 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 67.4%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

Provider Details

NPI 1922376052
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/03/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER GATES, ARNP 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 HEATHER GATES, ARNP. To verify HEATHER GATES, ARNP'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

HEATHER GATES, ARNP — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 95 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.

95
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
95
Total Day Supply
629
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$581
Opioid Claims
64 (67.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER GATES, ARNP 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
Oxycodone Hcl
28
Hydromorphone Hcl
25
Fentanyl
11

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER GATES, ARNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER GATES, ARNP's 95 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER GATES, ARNP's specialty?
HEATHER GATES, ARNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does HEATHER GATES, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER GATES, ARNP wrote 95 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER GATES, ARNP located?
HEATHER GATES, ARNP is located at 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104. Phone: (206) 744-3000.
What is HEATHER GATES, ARNP's NPI number?
HEATHER GATES, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922376052, issued on 12/03/2011.
Does HEATHER GATES, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER GATES, ARNP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER GATES, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER GATES, ARNP had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 67.4%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER GATES, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER GATES, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydromorphone Hcl, Fentanyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER GATES, ARNP accept Medicare?
HEATHER GATES, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 95 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER GATES, ARNP's credentials?
HEATHER GATES, ARNP's NPI is 1922376052 with credentials ARNP. 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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