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KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in SPOKANE VALLEY, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$226.16
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 100 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $226.16 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C filed 1,583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2009

NPI 1811226962

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,583 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1811226962. 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.

KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 12418 E SALTESE AVE, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, 99216, with a listed phone of (509) 822-7719. NPI 1811226962 was issued on 12/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BICHLER 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 1,583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $130K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%. 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.

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

12418 E SALTESE AVE
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216

Provider Details

NPI 1811226962
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/21/2009

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$226

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C. To verify KEVIN BICHLER, 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 · Typical

KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,583 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.

1,583
Total Claims
$130K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,127
Total Day Supply
88,874
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
146 (9.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Lisinopril
87
Atorvastatin Calcium
67
Gabapentin
59
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
56
Levothyroxine Sodium
43
Zolpidem Tartrate
41
Omeprazole
39
Lorazepam
37
Tramadol Hcl
37
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
36

* 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 KEVIN BICHLER, 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

KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's 1,583 claims are above 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 BICHLER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's specialty?
KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C wrote 1,583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $130K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C located?
KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C is located at 12418 E SALTESE AVE, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, 99216. Phone: (509) 822-7719.
What is KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's NPI number?
KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811226962, issued on 12/21/2009.
Does KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
Does KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C had 146 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
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 KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C accept Medicare?
KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,583 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's credentials?
KEVIN BICHLER, PA-C's NPI is 1811226962 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.
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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