2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1871876706 ND, LAC
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LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC

Acupuncturist 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
56
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in SEATTLE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 56 claims across 13 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC filed 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEATTLE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2011

NPI 1871876706

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

56 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Acupuncturist share within Washington

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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).

LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ND, LAC. NPI: 1871876706. 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.

LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding ND, LAC credentials at 3670 STONE WAY N., SEATTLE, WA, 98103, with a listed phone of (206) 834-4100. NPI 1871876706 was issued on 09/27/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTMAN 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 56 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

3670 STONE WAY N.
SEATTLE, WA 98103

Provider Details

NPI 1871876706
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials ND, LAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2011

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 LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC. To verify LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC'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

LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 56 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.

56
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
2,261
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$755

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
19

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's 56 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's specialty?
LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: ND, LAC.
How much does LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC located?
LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC is located at 3670 STONE WAY N., SEATTLE, WA, 98103. Phone: (206) 834-4100.
What is LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's NPI number?
LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871876706, issued on 09/27/2011.
Does LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC accept Medicare?
LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 56 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's credentials?
LELA ALTMAN, ND, LAC's NPI is 1871876706 with credentials ND, LAC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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