2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1518984343 M.D.,PHD
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YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD

Specialist 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD filed 2,197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in TACOMA, Washington.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,197 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2006

NPI 1518984343

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,197 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Specialist share within Washington

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D.,PHD credentials at 1901 S UNION AVE, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 627-5755. NPI 1518984343 was issued on 07/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HE 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 2,197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $387K 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1518984343
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.,PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD 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.

PACIFIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PS
FEDERAL WAY, 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 YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD. To verify YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD'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.

2,197
Total Claims
$387K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,809
Total Day Supply
140,773
Generic Drug Cost
$126K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.43
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 68, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Carvedilol
149
Amlodipine Besylate
139
Losartan Potassium
107
Sevelamer Carbonate
107
Calcitriol
100
Hydralazine Hcl
93
Allopurinol
86
Lisinopril
83
Prednisone
62
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
60

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

Specialist Overview

How YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's 2,197 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's specialty?
YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD specializes in Specialist and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: M.D.,PHD.
How much does YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD wrote 2,197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $387K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
Where is YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD located?
YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD is located at 1901 S UNION AVE, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 627-5755.
What is YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's NPI number?
YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518984343, issued on 07/16/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD accept Medicare?
YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,197 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's credentials?
YAJUAN HE, M.D.,PHD's NPI is 1518984343 with credentials M.D.,PHD. 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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