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BRIAN AHERN PA-C
NPI 1962844308
Physician Assistant in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 26, 2013PECOS Enrolled
89.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
9040 JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-2252(253) 968-3278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2024, Aug 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Brian Ahern Pa-c NPPES

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

BRIAN AHERN PA-C (NPI 1962844308) is an individual physician assistant in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Texas (PA16812) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962844308
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN AHERNCredential: PA-C
Location Address9040 JACKSON AVETacoma, WA 98431-1100
Mailing AddressMadigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson AveTacoma, WA 98431-1100 · (253) 968-2252 · Fax (253) 968-3278
Phone(253) 968-2252
Fax(253) 968-3278
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1962844308 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 TX · PA16812
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.
9040 JACKSON AVE, Tacoma, WA 98431
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 (PECOS)

Brian Ahern Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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.

89.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.45
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MICHAEL JOHN MEANS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2235
DR. ADAM CLAY PERKINS PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-3071
GABRIELLE ABRAHAMSEN DPT
Physical Therapist
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2220
KENNY VAN LE MD
Anesthesiology
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1110
MR. ANDREW J IRIZARRY DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (330) 509-3934
MATTHEW LIBID CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (203) 768-5053
DR. SALEEM M CHOUDRY
General Practice
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2462
COURTNEY LAVIN
General Practice
9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1790

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 Brian Ahern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Ahern is 1962844308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2013.

Where is Brian Ahern located?

Brian Ahern practices at 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-2252.

What is Brian Ahern's specialty?

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

Is Brian Ahern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Ahern is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Brian Ahern accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Brian Ahern 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Ahern was last updated on April 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.