Byron Hunter Tatsch, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Byron Hunter Tatsch is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Spokane Valley, WA with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(509) 381-4500Spokane Valley, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WA can see Byron Hunter Tatsch, NP-C in person in Spokane Valley or via virtual visit — no travel required. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 27 Nurse Practitioner providers in WASee all Nurse Practitioner in Spokane Valley5+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 1193dNPPES updated 2023-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1414 N Vercler Rd Ste 5, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1092

Fax: (509) 381-4501
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

67.21%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+62.1 pts)

67.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.3%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

133

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

263

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,897

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $404k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.0k received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Byron Hunter Tatsch's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 14, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LG0600X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

801 Sw 16th St Ste 121, Renton, WA 98057-2628

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Byron Hunter Tatsch

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Byron Hunter Tatsch for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Spokane Valley required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Byron Hunter Tatsch

NPI records show Dr. Tatsch as active with telehealth listed in Spokane Valley, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 381-4500.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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