Craig Frank Whitfield, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

(425) 640-6976Mountlake Terrace, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 23 years in medical, Craig Frank Whitfield, PA-C is a long-established medical physician assistant in Mountlake Terrace. He has been in practice for 23+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 116 Physician Assistant providers in WASee all Physician Assistant in Mountlake Terrace23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 3572dNPPES updated 2016-07-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6808 220th St Sw # 201, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-2187

Fax: (425) 640-6977
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

66.85%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+61.7 pts)

66.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.5%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in Washington

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

Medicare Patients

128

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

112

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,270

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $105k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+21%)70%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Substance Use Disorders
27%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$489 received from industry

27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Craig Frank Whitfield's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

805 Madison St Suite 901, Seattle, WA 98104-1172

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Craig Frank Whitfield

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Craig Frank Whitfield for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mountlake Terrace 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 Craig Frank Whitfield

Dr. Whitfield is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mountlake Terrace, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 640-6976.

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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