Michele Stafford, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Michele Stafford is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Port Angeles, WA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michele Stafford, DO has been part of the Port Angeles medical community since 2007 in group practice. She graduated from At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.97/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 16% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
433 E 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362-6219
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.97/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.02%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
5.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
663
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
548
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,131
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $793k
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 (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2007
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
19 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville (Class of 2007)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Michele Stafford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michele Stafford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Port Angeles 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 Michele Stafford
NPI records show Dr. Stafford as active with telehealth listed in Port Angeles, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 452-3373.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michele Stafford
Practice Location
433 E 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362-6219
Mailing Address
433 E 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362-6219
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