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Physician Assistant

Ralph P. Zehler Iii, PA

Sees patients in Tacoma, WA · Anacortes, WA · Washington

Summary

Ralph P. Zehler Iii, PA is a physician assistant at 6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408. Phone: (877) 883-9430. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1972562643. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Physician assistant
  • Address: 6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (877) 883‑9430
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Post Acute Medical PLLC
  • School: graduated 1978
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph P. Zehler Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ralph P. Zehler Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph P. Zehler Iii 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.
What is Ralph P. Zehler Iii's NPI number?
1972562643. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ralph P. Zehler Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ralph P. Zehler Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Post Acute Medical PLLC439 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Tacoma

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Other clinicians in Post Acute Medical PLLC

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972562643
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians