Rachel Puchalski, PA-C
NPI 1316458219 · Medical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rachel Puchalski, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1316458219).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316458219
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA059467 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 38 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin | 30 | — |
| Daptomycin | 27 | — |
| Cefadroxil | 25 | — |
| Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactambrand: Piperacillin-Tazobactam | 21 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 12 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$268 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-10-18
- Last updated
- 2024-12-18
- Certified
- 2021-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rachel Puchalski's NPI number?
- Rachel Puchalski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316458219, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rachel Puchalski's specialty?
- Rachel Puchalski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rachel Puchalski located?
- Rachel Puchalski's practice location on file with NPPES is 4815 Liberty Ave Ste 439, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2156.
- What is Rachel Puchalski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rachel Puchalski is (412) 578-3925.
- Does Rachel Puchalski accept Medicare?
- Rachel Puchalski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rachel Puchalski's NPI active?
- Yes — Rachel Puchalski's NPI (1316458219) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.