William Shepard Finnerty, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

William Shepard Finnerty is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Tacoma, WA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(253) 426-6341Tacoma, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WA can see William Shepard Finnerty, ARNP in person in Tacoma or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 16+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Tacoma area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 96 Nurse Practitioner providers in WASee all Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 631dNPPES updated 2024-08-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4933

Fax: (253) 426-6344
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

195

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

30

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

50

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
36%

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

Cancer
31%

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

Osteoporosis
29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$282 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to William Shepard Finnerty's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 29, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in TacomaPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Virtual Adult Health Care With William Shepard Finnerty

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William Shepard Finnerty for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tacoma 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 William Shepard Finnerty

Dr. Finnerty is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 426-6341.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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