James Allen Drechsler, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

James Allen Drechsler is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Seattle, WA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 288-1000Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
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James Allen Drechsler, PA-C practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Seattle, WA. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 17 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 116 Physician Assistant providers in WASee all Physician Assistant in Seattle17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 5067dNPPES updated 2012-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109-4405

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington.

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Washington

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.48%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)

10.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

146

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

199

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

744

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $366k

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+25%)46%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-24%)25%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ 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. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With James Allen Drechsler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Allen Drechsler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 James Allen Drechsler

NPI records show Dr. Drechsler as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 288-1000.

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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