2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1780656488 MD
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PAMELA ATOR, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in PORT TOWNSEND, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 492 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.8101/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: PAMELA ATOR, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORT TOWNSEND, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 492 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8101/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: PAMELA ATOR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8101 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

PAMELA ATOR, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2006

NPI 1780656488

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,297 396% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

83.8101/100 0.7101000000000113% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAMELA ATOR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.8101/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 83.8101/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 83.8101/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PAMELA ATOR, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in PORT TOWNSEND, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780656488. 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.

PAMELA ATOR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1010 SHERIDAN ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368, with a listed phone of (360) 385-3500. NPI 1780656488 was issued on 02/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATOR 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 5,297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 492 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $508K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.8101/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.2614), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

1010 SHERIDAN ST
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368

Provider Details

NPI 1780656488
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.8101
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.2614
Quality
80
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAMELA ATOR, 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.

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
PORT TOWNSEND, 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 PAMELA ATOR, MD. To verify PAMELA ATOR, 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 · Typical

PAMELA ATOR, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,297 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.

5,297
Total Claims
$508K
Total Drug Cost
492
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,356
Total Day Supply
328,237
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$403K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K
Opioid Claims
223 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 203, 75-84: 216, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
367
Losartan Potassium
229
Amlodipine Besylate
228
Levothyroxine Sodium
205
Gabapentin
155
Omeprazole
154
Lisinopril
126
Rosuvastatin Calcium
109
Metoprolol Succinate
105
Eliquis
Apixaban
98

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How PAMELA ATOR, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

PAMELA ATOR, MD's 5,297 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAMELA ATOR, MD's specialty?
PAMELA ATOR, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in PORT TOWNSEND, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAMELA ATOR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAMELA ATOR, MD wrote 5,297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $508K in drug costs for 492 beneficiaries.
What is PAMELA ATOR, MD's Medicare quality score?
PAMELA ATOR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8101/100 (Quality: 74.2614). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAMELA ATOR, MD located?
PAMELA ATOR, MD is located at 1010 SHERIDAN ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368. Phone: (360) 385-3500.
What is PAMELA ATOR, MD's NPI number?
PAMELA ATOR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780656488, issued on 02/06/2006.
Does PAMELA ATOR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAMELA ATOR, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $403K in brand drug costs.
Does PAMELA ATOR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAMELA ATOR, MD had 223 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAMELA ATOR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAMELA ATOR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAMELA ATOR, MD accept Medicare?
PAMELA ATOR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,297 Part D claims and 492 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAMELA ATOR, MD's credentials?
PAMELA ATOR, MD's NPI is 1780656488 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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