2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1285202408 NP-C
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MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in TACOMA, 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TACOMA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 153 claims across 58 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TACOMA, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2021

NPI 1285202408

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TACOMA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP-C. NPI: 1285202408. 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.

MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1708 YAKIMA AVE STE 107, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 207-4249. NPI 1285202408 was issued on 06/14/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FIRTH 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 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

1708 YAKIMA AVE STE 107
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1285202408
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-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.

FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
TACOMA, 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 MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C. To verify MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-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

MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 153 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.

153
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
263
Total Day Supply
7,354
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$93K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
9.68
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
18
Velphoro
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
16
Sevelamer Carbonate
15
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
11

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's 153 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's specialty?
MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C located?
MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C is located at 1708 YAKIMA AVE STE 107, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 207-4249.
What is MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's NPI number?
MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285202408, issued on 06/14/2021.
Does MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $93K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Velphoro, Sevelamer Carbonate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C accept Medicare?
MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's credentials?
MATTHEW FIRTH, NP-C's NPI is 1285202408 with credentials NP-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.

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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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