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JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant 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
744
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
93.0932/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.0932/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 744 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.0932/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
744
Part D claims, 2023

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.

JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2009

NPI 1043447048

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

744 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

93.0932/100 9.993200000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.0932/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 93.0932/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 93.0932/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA, 98109, with a listed phone of (206) 288-1000. NPI 1043447048 was issued on 06/17/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRECHSLER 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 744 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $366K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.0932/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.9573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109

Provider Details

NPI 1043447048
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.0932
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.9573
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES DRECHSLER, 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.

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 JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C. To verify JAMES DRECHSLER, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

744
Total Claims
$366K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
920
Total Day Supply
22,933
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
78 (10.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C 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
Potassium Chloride
51
Oxycodone Hcl
49
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
38
Eliquis
Apixaban
38
Pantoprazole Sodium
25
Omeprazole
20
Amlodipine Besylate
15
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
15
Gabapentin
15
Dexamethasone
14

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's 744 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's specialty?
JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C wrote 744 Medicare Part D claims totaling $366K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0932/100 (Quality: 73.9573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C located?
JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C is located at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA, 98109. Phone: (206) 288-1000.
What is JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's NPI number?
JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043447048, issued on 06/17/2009.
Does JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C had 78 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Oxycodone Hcl, Creon. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C accept Medicare?
JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 744 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's credentials?
JAMES DRECHSLER, PA-C's NPI is 1043447048 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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