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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist NPI 1609259225 PHARMD
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Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Moses Lake, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 12,452 in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
384
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist avg: 256
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD filed 384 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Moses Lake, Washington, prescribing 86% generic.
- 384
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
384 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Ruth Tadema, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
384 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Ruth Tadema, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 605 S COOLIDGE ST, Moses Lake, WA, 98837, with a listed phone of (509) 764-7426. NPI 1609259225 was issued on 07/01/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 384 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 12,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 256 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609259225 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2015 |
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 Ruth Tadema, PHARMD. To verify Ruth Tadema, PHARMD'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
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD - brand share 14.0%
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 384 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.
384
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 848
- Total Day Supply
- 25,036
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $38K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 17 (4.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 46, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruth Tadema, PHARMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
21 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
19 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
19 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
17 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
14 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
11 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 |
| Omeprazole | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 |
| Furosemide | 14 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 11 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Overview
How Ruth Tadema, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist landscape nationally.
12,452
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
256
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's 384 claims are above the specialty average of 256.
Nearby Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tadema.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and practices in Moses Lake, Washington. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Ruth Tadema, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ruth Tadema, PHARMD wrote 384 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is Ruth Tadema, PHARMD located? ▼
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD is located at 605 S COOLIDGE ST, Moses Lake, WA, 98837. Phone: (509) 764-7426.
What is Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609259225, issued on 07/01/2015.
Does Ruth Tadema, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
Does Ruth Tadema, PHARMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ruth Tadema, PHARMD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 12,452 Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider writes 256 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruth Tadema, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruth Tadema, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 384 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Ruth Tadema, PHARMD's NPI is 1609259225 with credentials PHARMD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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