MRS. CAITLIN MARIE DESCH PA-C
NPI 1174924898
Physician Assistant in Anacortes, WA

Q: What is Caitlin Desch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caitlin Desch is 1174924898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2014. The provider is also known as Miss Caitlin Marie Keilty Pa-C.

Q: What is Caitlin Desch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caitlin Desch was last updated on April 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 12, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

912 32ND ST, SUITE A, ANACORTES, WA 98221(360) 293-4343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2026, Oct 15, 2023, May 11, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Mrs. Caitlin Marie Desch Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MRS. CAITLIN MARIE DESCH PA-C (NPI 1174924898) is an individual physician assistant in Anacortes, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA60602093) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Skagit Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174924898

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMRS. CAITLIN MARIE DESCHCredential: PA-C

Location Address912 32ND ST, SUITE AAnacortes, WA 98221-3473

Mailing Address7600 Evergreen WayEverett, WA 98203-6421 · (206) 860-5414

Phone(360) 293-4343

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1174924898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · PA60602093

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

912 32ND ST, Anacortes, WA 98221

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Caitlin Marie Keilty Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Caitlin Marie Desch Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779807177

PECOS Enrollment IDI20151203001276

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

120 services109 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

94 services85 patients

Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053

A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.

72 services67 patients

Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 80061

A lipid panel is a blood test that measures fats and fatty substances, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. These substances are used by your body as a source of energy. High levels can lead to health issues, including heart disease.

53 services51 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

52 services51 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

34 services31 patients

Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 84443

A TSH blood test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone in your body. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates how your thyroid works. It's a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm for analysis.

33 services31 patients

Vitamin d-3 level 82306

A Vitamin D-3 level test measures the amount of Vitamin D-3, a crucial nutrient, in your body. This test helps identify if your levels are too low or too high. Low levels may lead to bone weakness, while high levels could harm your kidneys. It's a simple blood test.

30 services30 patients

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211

This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.

28 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

25 services24 patients

Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 84439

The Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free test is a blood test that measures the level of free T4 in your body. T4 is a hormone produced by your thyroid gland and is essential for growth and metabolism. If your T4 levels are too high or too low, it could indicate a thyroid disorder.

20 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

20 services19 patients

Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 81001

A manual urinalysis test with automated microscopic examination is a lab process that checks your urine for health indicators. It involves a machine scanning your sample to identify any abnormal elements, which can assist in diagnosing various conditions.

15 services14 patients

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level 82607

A Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) level test is a blood test that checks the amount of Vitamin B-12 in your body. This vitamin is vital for nerve function and the creation of red blood cells. Low or high levels could indicate a potential health issue.

15 services15 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Skagit Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Vernon, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number500003

Location1415 E Kincaid StreetMount Vernon, WA 98274 · Skagit County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Anacortes, WA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number500007

Location1211 24th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221 · Skagit County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98221 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

4%240 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%2,061 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

65%737 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

3%90 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

3%362 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

28%1,010 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 6% · 544 patients

7%544 patients

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

95%362 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

25%362 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 4% · 672 patients

11%672 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

21%362 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers13 claims44 services$6.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$784.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$88.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$187.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NEAL DAVID KEESHIN MD

Family Medicine

912 32ND ST
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-4343

FIDALGO SPORTS AND PHYSIATRY

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

912 32ND ST, SUITE B
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-5603

ALLEN HORESH M.D.

Internal Medicine

912 32ND ST, SUITE A
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-4343

NANCY HOOVER LLEWELLYN M.D.

Internal Medicine

912 32ND ST, STE A
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-4343

ISLAND INTERNAL MEDICINE INC P S

Internal Medicine

912 32ND ST, SUITE A
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-4343

VICKI FISHFADER

Internal Medicine

912 32ND ST, SUITE A
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-4343

BRYAN MURRAY M.D.

Internal Medicine

912 32ND ST, SUITE A
ANACORTES, WA 98221

Skagit County (360) 293-4343

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Caitlin Desch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caitlin Desch is 1174924898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2014. The provider is also known as Miss Caitlin Marie Keilty Pa-C.

Where is Caitlin Desch located?

Caitlin Desch practices at 912 32nd St Suite A, Anacortes, WA 98221. The listed phone number is (360) 293-4343.

What is Caitlin Desch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Caitlin Desch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caitlin Desch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Caitlin Desch accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Caitlin Desch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Caitlin Desch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caitlin Desch is affiliated with Skagit Valley Hospital and Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caitlin Desch was last updated on April 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.