Rachel Hanson, PA-C
Rachel Hanson is a Physician Assistant based in Bethlehem, PA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rachel Hanson, PA-C has been part of the Bethlehem medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 982dNPPES updated 2023-09-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1417 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2256
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.64/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.6%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
244
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
312
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,700
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.39M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · Sep 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
Virtual Medical Care With Rachel Hanson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Hanson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bethlehem 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 Rachel Hanson
Dr. Hanson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bethlehem, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (484) 526-5210.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rachel Hanson
Practice Location
1417 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2256
Mailing Address
1417 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2256
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