Carey Tanabe, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Carey Tanabe is a Physician Assistant based in Meridian, ID with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(208) 706-5100Meridian, ID
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Carey Tanabe, PA-C has practiced medical for 4+ years, working in independent practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.32/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Idaho
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Idaho
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 89 Physician Assistant providers in IDSee all Physician Assistant in Meridian4+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1269dNPPES updated 2022-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

520 S Eagle Rd Ste 3102, Meridian, ID 83642-6352

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

83.32/100

Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.65%

Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)

5.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.1%

Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Idaho

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

Medicare Patients

266

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

461

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,238

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $129k

Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+14%)32%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 30, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 4 years in practice

    Early-career

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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.

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Practice Footprint

Mailing address

190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712-6241

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Carey Tanabe

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Carey Tanabe for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Meridian 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 Carey Tanabe

Dr. Tanabe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Meridian, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 706-5100.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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