NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Registered Respiratory Therapist NPI 1841447893 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Heather Rocha, PA-C
Registered Respiratory Therapist in Palo Alto, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,347 in Registered Respiratory Therapist, 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
213
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Registered Respiratory Therapist avg: 747
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Heather Rocha, PA-C filed 213 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Palo Alto, California, prescribing 93% generic.
- 213
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Heather Rocha, PA-C
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1841447893), first enumerated 08/21/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 213 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Heather Rocha, PA-C's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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Compare Rocha with other Registered Respiratory Therapist providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in California
- Cecille Abeleda, RCP, RRT Woodland Hills, CA
- Arlene Abellana, RCP,RRT,RPSGT Sacramento, CA
- Monet Adams, RRT, RPSGT Sacramento, CA
- Shalleymar Agito Los Angeles, CA
- Raul Aguilar Los Angeles, CA
- Ethan Aguilar Bravo Santa Maria, CA
Other specialties in Palo Alto: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (762) · Pediatrics Physician (672) · Pharmacist (259) · Internal Medicine Physician (248)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1841447893 · Registered Respiratory Therapist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1841447893
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-NARROW 4,347
- RX-LIGHT 213
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,068 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Kimberly Hinton, RRT · 2008
Heather Rocha, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
213 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Heather Rocha, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medicare Part D claims
213 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Registered Respiratory Therapist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Registered Respiratory Therapist. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1841447893 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/21/2008 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Heather Rocha, PA-C. To verify Heather Rocha, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Heather Rocha, PA-C - brand share 7.0%
Registered Respiratory Therapist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 213 2024 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 2024.
213
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 283.7
- Total Day Supply
- 8,273
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heather Rocha, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
13 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
13 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
12 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
12 claims
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 12 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Overview
How Heather Rocha, PA-C fits within the Registered Respiratory Therapist landscape nationally.
4,347
Registered Respiratory Therapist Providers in US
54
States with Registered Respiratory Therapist
747
Avg Claims per Provider
Heather Rocha, PA-C's 213 claims are below the specialty average of 747.
Nationwide Registered Respiratory Therapist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Rocha, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Registered Respiratory Therapist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rocha.
One of 1,068 Registered Respiratory Therapist providers enrolled in California, 11 are shown on this page.
Roberto Aguiluz
Los Angeles, CA
Kristine Aguirre
RRT
South San Francisco, CA
Scott Ahlquist
Sacramento, CA
Michael Ahmu
RRT
San Diego, CA
Sarah Akin
RCP
Modesto, CA
Compare Registered Respiratory Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Rocha, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Heather Rocha, PA-C specializes in Registered Respiratory Therapist and practices in Palo Alto, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Heather Rocha, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Heather Rocha, PA-C wrote 213 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Rocha, PA-C located? ▼
Heather Rocha, PA-C is located at 725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA, 94304. Phone: (650) 814-4143.
What is Heather Rocha, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Heather Rocha, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841447893, issued on 08/21/2008.
Does Heather Rocha, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Rocha, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Respiratory Therapist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,347 Registered Respiratory Therapist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Registered Respiratory Therapist provider writes 747 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Rocha, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heather Rocha, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Rocha, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Rocha, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 213 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Rocha, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Heather Rocha, PA-C's NPI is 1841447893 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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