Joel Gardner, PA-C
NPI 1568941904 · Physician Assistant · Richland, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Gardner, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Richland, WA (NPI 1568941904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568941904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
344 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 173 | $143 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 81 | $99 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 51 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 39 | $58 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 36 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 17 | 17 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 122 S 41st St Apt 2Yakima, WA 98901-1405Phone: (253) 355-2743
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-08-07
- Last updated
- 2025-07-09
- Certified
- 2025-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Gardner's NPI number?
- Joel Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568941904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Gardner's specialty?
- Joel Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joel Gardner located?
- Joel Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 888 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352-3514.
- What is Joel Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Gardner is (509) 946-4611.
- Does Joel Gardner accept Medicare?
- Joel Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Gardner's NPI (1568941904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.