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PAUL COULTER, DPM

Podiatrist in SEATTLE, 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
180
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PAUL COULTER, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SEATTLE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 180 claims across 118 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PAUL COULTER, DPM filed 180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEATTLE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL COULTER, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1417981903

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

180 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Podiatrist share within Washington

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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PAUL COULTER, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1417981903. 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.

PAUL COULTER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98101, with a listed phone of (206) 223-6600. NPI 1417981903 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COULTER 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 180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

Provider Details

NPI 1417981903
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL COULTER, DPM 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.

VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
FEDERAL WAY, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500005

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 PAUL COULTER, DPM. To verify PAUL COULTER, DPM'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

PAUL COULTER, DPM — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 180 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.

180
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
183
Total Day Supply
2,317
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
76
Diclofenac Sodium
24
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
16
Ketoconazole
13

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

Podiatrist Overview

How PAUL COULTER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL COULTER, DPM's 180 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL COULTER, DPM's specialty?
PAUL COULTER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: DPM.
How much does PAUL COULTER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL COULTER, DPM wrote 180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL COULTER, DPM located?
PAUL COULTER, DPM is located at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98101. Phone: (206) 223-6600.
What is PAUL COULTER, DPM's NPI number?
PAUL COULTER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417981903, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does PAUL COULTER, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL COULTER, DPM's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL COULTER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL COULTER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Diclofenac Sodium, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL COULTER, DPM accept Medicare?
PAUL COULTER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 180 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL COULTER, DPM's credentials?
PAUL COULTER, DPM's NPI is 1417981903 with credentials DPM. 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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