2026 NPPES data Internist Chiropractor NPI 1770854945 ND
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STEPHEN SPATES, ND

Internist Chiropractor in YAKIMA, 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
18
Medicare Part D claims · Internist Chiropractor avg: 222

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN SPATES, ND filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internist Chiropractor in YAKIMA, Washington.

18
Part D claims, 2023

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STEPHEN SPATES, ND's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

18 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 STEPHEN SPATES, ND?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/20/2012

NPI 1770854945

Primary specialty

Internist Chiropractor

Rare

365 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 222

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Internist Chiropractor compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Internist Chiropractor share within Washington

1. Internist Chiropractor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internist Chiropractor share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN SPATES, ND is a Internist Chiropractor provider practicing in YAKIMA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ND. NPI: 1770854945. 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.

STEPHEN SPATES, ND appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internist Chiropractor provider holding ND credentials at 314 S 12TH AVE STE 1, YAKIMA, WA, 98902, with a listed phone of (509) 823-4828. NPI 1770854945 was issued on 01/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SPATES 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 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $654 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.

Internist Chiropractor is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 365 enrolled providers across 45 states and an average of 222 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

314 S 12TH AVE STE 1
YAKIMA, WA 98902

Provider Details

NPI 1770854945
Specialty Internist Chiropractor
Credentials ND
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/20/2012

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 STEPHEN SPATES, ND. To verify STEPHEN SPATES, ND'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.

18
Total Claims
$654
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
1,185
Generic Drug Cost
$597

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87

Internist Chiropractor Overview

How STEPHEN SPATES, ND fits within the Internist Chiropractor landscape nationally.

365
Internist Chiropractor Providers in US
45
States with Internist Chiropractor
222
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN SPATES, ND's 18 claims are below the specialty average of 222.

Nearby Internist Chiropractor Providers in Washington

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

Compare Internist Chiropractor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN SPATES, ND's specialty?
STEPHEN SPATES, ND specializes in Internist Chiropractor and practices in YAKIMA, Washington. Credentials: ND.
How much does STEPHEN SPATES, ND prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN SPATES, ND wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $654 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN SPATES, ND located?
STEPHEN SPATES, ND is located at 314 S 12TH AVE STE 1, YAKIMA, WA, 98902. Phone: (509) 823-4828.
What is STEPHEN SPATES, ND's NPI number?
STEPHEN SPATES, ND's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770854945, issued on 01/20/2012.
How many Internist Chiropractor providers are there in the US?
There are 365 Internist Chiropractor providers across 45 states in the US. The average Internist Chiropractor provider writes 222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does STEPHEN SPATES, ND accept Medicare?
STEPHEN SPATES, ND appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN SPATES, ND's credentials?
STEPHEN SPATES, ND's NPI is 1770854945 with credentials ND. 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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