2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1346421013 ND, LAC
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MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC

Acupuncturist in SNOHOMISH, 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
179
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC filed 179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in SNOHOMISH, Washington.

179
Part D claims, 2023

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MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

179 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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 MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2007

NPI 1346421013

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

179 78% 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).

MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding ND, LAC credentials at 1101 AVENUE D, SNOHOMISH, WA, 98290, with a listed phone of (360) 568-2686. NPI 1346421013 was issued on 11/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TORRANCE 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 179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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

1101 AVENUE D
SNOHOMISH, WA 98290

Provider Details

NPI 1346421013
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials ND, LAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/21/2007

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 MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC. To verify MICHELLE TORRANCE, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

179
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
425
Total Day Supply
12,484
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.57

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
29
Liothyronine Sodium
14
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

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

MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's 179 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 TORRANCE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's specialty?
MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in SNOHOMISH, Washington. Credentials: ND, LAC.
How much does MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC wrote 179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC located?
MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC is located at 1101 AVENUE D, SNOHOMISH, WA, 98290. Phone: (360) 568-2686.
What is MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's NPI number?
MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346421013, issued on 11/21/2007.
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 MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Liothyronine Sodium, Progesterone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC accept Medicare?
MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 179 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's credentials?
MICHELLE TORRANCE, ND, LAC's NPI is 1346421013 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.

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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