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MS. HEATHER CHRISTENSEN PA
NPI 1922345867
Physician Assistant in Friday Harbor, WA

Active since January 11, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
689 AIRPORT CENTER SUITE B, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250(360) 378-1338(509) 789-9013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ms. Heather Christensen Pa NPPES

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

MS. HEATHER CHRISTENSEN PA (NPI 1922345867) is an individual physician assistant in Friday Harbor, Washington, licensed in Washington (60445208) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Island Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922345867
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. HEATHER CHRISTENSENCredential: PA
Location Address689 AIRPORT CENTER SUITE BFriday Harbor, WA 98250-9825
Mailing Address9425 N Nevada St, Suite 300Spokane, WA 99218-5014 · (509) 465-8885 · Fax (509) 789-9013
Phone(360) 378-1338
Fax(509) 789-9013
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1922345867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · 60445208✔ Licensed in ID · PA-1003
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 60445208 (WA)
689 AIRPORT CENTER SUITE B, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Heather Clark Pa

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

Ms. Heather Christensen Pa 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 ID648400598
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150910000610
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 7

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.
365 services148 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.
41 services31 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
33 services33 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.
31 services31 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
25 services14 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.
20 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

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

Peacehealth United General Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Sedro Woolley, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501329
Location2000 Hospital DriveSedro Woolley, WA 98284 · Skagit County
Emergency services

Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Friday Harbor, WA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number501340
Location1117 Spring StreetFriday Harbor, WA 98250 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98250 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.

77.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality99.36
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost24.16

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$173.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Heather Christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Christensen is 1922345867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2013. The provider is also known as Heather Clark PA.

Where is Heather Christensen located?

Heather Christensen practices at 689 Airport Center Suite B, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The listed phone number is (360) 378-1338.

What is Heather Christensen's specialty?

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

Is Heather Christensen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Christensen 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 Heather Christensen accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Heather Christensen 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 Heather Christensen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Christensen is affiliated with Island Hospital, Peacehealth United General Medical Center and Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Christensen was last updated on July 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.