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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1811226962 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Spokane Valley, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical Physician Assistant, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kevin Bichler, PA-C filed 1,583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Spokane Valley, Washington, prescribing 86% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $226.16
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Kevin Bichler, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,583 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Kevin Bichler, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,583 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington 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 Medical Physician Assistant. 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).
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.
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 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 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
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%
Medical Physician Assistant average
12% brand-name claims vs 86% 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 / 86% 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.
What Kevin Bichler, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
87 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
67 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
59 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
56 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
43 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem Tartrate
41 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
39 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
37 claims
| 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.
40,580
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.
Dr. Noor Aaf
PA-C
Seattle, WA
Maryan Abdirahman
Olympia, WA
Dr. Elizabeth Abecassis
PA-C
Puyallup, WA
Angelnetta Adams
Seattle, WA
Dr. Nadima Adi
PA-C
Kennewick, WA
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 86% 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 40,580 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
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 (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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