Heather Christensen, PA
Heather Christensen is a Physician Assistant based in Friday Harbor, WA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Heather Christensen, PA practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Friday Harbor, WA. She has been in practice for 32+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.06/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
689 Airport Center Suite B, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-9825
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.06/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.06%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
9.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
182
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,373
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $195k
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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-33%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-35%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Jul 16, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
9425 N Nevada St Suite 300, Spokane, WA 99218-5014
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Heather Christensen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Christensen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Friday Harbor 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 Heather Christensen
Dr. Christensen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Friday Harbor, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 378-1338.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Christensen
Practice Location
689 Airport Center Suite B, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-9825
Mailing Address
9425 N Nevada St Suite 300, Spokane, WA 99218-5014
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