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NADEAN PULFER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in RICHLAND, 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
282
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

NADEAN PULFER, PA-C filed 282 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in RICHLAND, Washington.

282
Part D claims, 2023

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NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

282 49th percentile higher than 49% 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. 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 NADEAN PULFER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2010

NPI 1538462114

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

282 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Physician Assistant share within Washington

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NADEAN PULFER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 965 GOETHALS DR, RICHLAND, WA, 99352, with a listed phone of (509) 460-5588. NPI 1538462114 was issued on 12/21/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PULFER 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 282 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

965 GOETHALS DR
RICHLAND, WA 99352

Provider Details

NPI 1538462114
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/21/2010

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 NADEAN PULFER, PA-C. To verify NADEAN PULFER, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

282
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
283
Total Day Supply
5,248
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NADEAN PULFER, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
37
Buprenorphine Hcl
24
Clonazepam
23
Zubsolv
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
22
Risperidone
14
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
14
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How NADEAN PULFER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's 282 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Washington

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's specialty?
NADEAN PULFER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in RICHLAND, Washington. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NADEAN PULFER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NADEAN PULFER, PA-C wrote 282 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is NADEAN PULFER, PA-C located?
NADEAN PULFER, PA-C is located at 965 GOETHALS DR, RICHLAND, WA, 99352. Phone: (509) 460-5588.
What is NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's NPI number?
NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538462114, issued on 12/21/2010.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NADEAN PULFER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Buprenorphine Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NADEAN PULFER, PA-C accept Medicare?
NADEAN PULFER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 282 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's credentials?
NADEAN PULFER, PA-C's NPI is 1538462114 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

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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