Richard W Ater, ARNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Richard W Ater is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Seattle, WA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard W Ater, ARNP has been part of the Seattle medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 27+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include Alzheimer's/dementia, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 552dNPPES updated 2024-11-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12345 Lake City Way Ne Ste 117, Seattle, WA 98125-5401
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202330/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-53.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.7%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.9 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
262
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
288
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,895
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $135k
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 Alzheimer's / Dementia, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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 · Nov 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Richard W Ater
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard W Ater for cognitive care, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — 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 Richard W Ater
NPI records show Dr. Ater as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 335-2892.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard W Ater
Practice Location
12345 Lake City Way Ne Ste 117, Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Mailing Address
12345 Lake City Way Ne Ste 117, Seattle, WA 98125-5401
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