Christa Franz, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Christa Franz is a Physician Assistant based in Seattle, WA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 598-4477Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christa Franz, PA-C has practiced medical for 14+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2011 — over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension.

1 of 460 Physician Assistant providers in WASee all Physician Assistant in Seattle14+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 2041dNPPES updated 2020-10-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

27.27%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+22.2 pts)

27.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

79

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

31

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

55

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $950

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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+41%)62%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+14%)34%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

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

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ 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 · Oct 20, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

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.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Christa Franz

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christa Franz for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Seattle 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 Christa Franz

Dr. Franz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 598-4477.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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