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KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in BELLINGHAM, 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
61
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.9739/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BELLINGHAM, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 61 claims across 31 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.9739/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.9739 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 61 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2020

NPI 1942816186

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

61 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

80.9739/100 2.126099999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.9739/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 80.9739/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 80.9739/100 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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KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in BELLINGHAM, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1942816186. 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.

KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4465 CORDATA PKWY STE 102, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226, with a listed phone of (360) 752-5280. NPI 1942816186 was issued on 09/22/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMBRUSTER 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 61 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. 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 80.9739/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.6387, Cost 64.4409), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

4465 CORDATA PKWY STE 102
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Provider Details

NPI 1942816186
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.9739
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.6387
Quality
64.4409
Cost
79
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATIE ARMBRUSTER, 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.

PEACEHEALTH
BELLINGHAM, 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 KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C. To verify KATIE ARMBRUSTER, 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 · Above average

KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 61 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.

61
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
141
Total Day Supply
3,952
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol
12
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KATIE ARMBRUSTER, 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

KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's 61 claims are below 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 ARMBRUSTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's specialty?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BELLINGHAM, Washington. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C wrote 61 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.9739/100 (Quality: 89.6387, Cost: 64.4409). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C located?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C is located at 4465 CORDATA PKWY STE 102, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226. Phone: (360) 752-5280.
What is KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's NPI number?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942816186, issued on 09/22/2020.
Does KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
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 KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Premarin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C accept Medicare?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 61 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's credentials?
KATIE ARMBRUSTER, PA-C's NPI is 1942816186 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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