2026 NPPES data Aerospace Medicine Physician NPI 1750585741 MD
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NICOLE CASSLER, MD

Aerospace Medicine Physician 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
645
Medicare Part D claims · 241 beneficiaries · Aerospace Medicine Physician avg: 587
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.8K
78 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE CASSLER, MD is a Aerospace Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TACOMA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 645 claims across 241 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.8K across 78 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLE CASSLER, MD filed 645 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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE CASSLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICOLE CASSLER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2007

NPI 1750585741

Primary specialty

Aerospace Medicine Physician

Niche

568 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

645 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 587

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Aerospace Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Aerospace Medicine Physician share within Washington

1. Aerospace Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Aerospace Medicine Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICOLE CASSLER, MD is a Aerospace Medicine Physician provider practicing in TACOMA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1750585741. 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.

NICOLE CASSLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Aerospace Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1901 S UNION AVE STE B3003, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 572-2842. NPI 1750585741 was issued on 06/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASSLER 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 645 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 241 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Aerospace Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 568 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 587 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

1901 S UNION AVE STE B3003
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1750585741
Specialty Aerospace Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/13/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE CASSLER, MD 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.

PACE DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLLC
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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for NICOLE CASSLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.8K

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 NICOLE CASSLER, MD. To verify NICOLE CASSLER, MD'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 · Generic-heavy

NICOLE CASSLER, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 645 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.

645
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
241
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
731
Total Day Supply
18,722
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 93, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
112
Clobetasol Propionate
94
Triamcinolone Acetonide
77
Doxycycline Monohydrate
60
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
32
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
24
Terbinafine Hcl
24
Ciclopirox
14
Gabapentin
14
Metronidazole
14

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

Aerospace Medicine Physician Overview

How NICOLE CASSLER, MD fits within the Aerospace Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

568
Aerospace Medicine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Aerospace Medicine Physician
587
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE CASSLER, MD's 645 claims are above the specialty average of 587.

Nearby Aerospace Medicine Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Aerospace Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE CASSLER, MD's specialty?
NICOLE CASSLER, MD specializes in Aerospace Medicine Physician and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLE CASSLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE CASSLER, MD wrote 645 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 241 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE CASSLER, MD located?
NICOLE CASSLER, MD is located at 1901 S UNION AVE STE B3003, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 572-2842.
What is NICOLE CASSLER, MD's NPI number?
NICOLE CASSLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750585741, issued on 06/13/2007.
Does NICOLE CASSLER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE CASSLER, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Aerospace Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 568 Aerospace Medicine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Aerospace Medicine Physician provider writes 587 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE CASSLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE CASSLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE CASSLER, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLE CASSLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 645 Part D claims and 241 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE CASSLER, MD's credentials?
NICOLE CASSLER, MD's NPI is 1750585741 with credentials MD. 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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