2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1609209188 PHARM. D.
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Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.

Pharmacist in Vancouver, 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 290,447 in Pharmacist, 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
318
Medicare Part D claims · 275 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · >99% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. filed 318 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Vancouver, Washington, prescribing 0% generic.

318
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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.

Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

318 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2013

NPI 1609209188

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

318 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers
Mental Health Counselor - 8.6%Mental Health Counselor8.6%Massage Therapist - 6.5%Massage Therapist6.5%Counselor - 5.7%Counselor5.7%Behavior Technician - 4.5%Behavior Technician4.5%Pharmacist - 4%Pharmacist4%Physical Therapist - 3.6%Physical Therapist3.6%
Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state 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 Pharmacist. Verify directly:

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).

Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARM. D. credentials at 1900 NE 162ND AVE, Vancouver, WA, 98684, with a listed phone of (360) 891-1809. NPI 1609209188 was issued on 08/20/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ngo 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 318 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split >99% brand-name and 0% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

1900 NE 162ND AVE
Vancouver, WA 98684

Provider Details

NPI 1609209188
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARM. D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2013

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 Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.. To verify Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'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 · Brand-heavy

Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. - brand share 100.0%
Pharmacist average

>99% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 318 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.

318
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
318
Total Day Supply
319
Brand vs Generic
>99% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
95
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
60
Abrysvo
"Rsv Vacc
N/A
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Pharmacist Overview

How Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s 318 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Washington

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s specialty?
Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Vancouver, Washington. Credentials: PHARM. D..
How much does Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. wrote 318 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
Where is Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. located?
Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. is located at 1900 NE 162ND AVE, Vancouver, WA, 98684. Phone: (360) 891-1809.
What is Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s NPI number?
Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609209188, issued on 08/20/2013.
Does Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s prescribing is >99% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Abrysvo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. accept Medicare?
Lien Ngo, PHARM. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 318 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s credentials?
Lien Ngo, PHARM. D.'s NPI is 1609209188 with credentials PHARM. D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.