Quick answers
- Does Rachel B. Waldman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel B. Waldman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rachel B. Waldman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 481 Original Medicare patients and 1,455 services for Rachel B. Waldman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel B. Waldman's NPI number?
- 1164859435. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rachel B. Waldman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 481 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,455 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)337 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)333 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)206 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)99 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)97 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol69%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety24%
- Diabetes22%
Hospitals where Rachel B. Waldman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel B. Waldman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Jefferson HealthcarePort Townsend, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501323
- Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500072
- St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500039
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel B. Waldman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1812 S J St, Suite 120Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 428‑2200
- 2200 NW Myhre RdSilverdale, WA 98383 (360) 830‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel B. Waldman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164859435 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians