Katherine Gaitan, PA-C
NPI 1609327741 · Medical Physician Assistant · Punta Gorda, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Gaitan, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Punta Gorda, FL (NPI 1609327741).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609327741
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9121405 (FL)
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 tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
62 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 62 | $45 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$45 (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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 173 | 51 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 145 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 142 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 106 | 46 |
| Meloxicam | 85 | 49 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3443 Tamiami Trl Ste 1aPort Charlotte, FL 33952-8159Phone: (813) 321-1786Fax: (813) 321-1787
- 2001 Siesta Dr Ste 201Sarasota, FL 34239-5200Phone: (813) 321-1786Fax: (813) 321-1787
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-10-24
- Last updated
- 2026-04-08
- Certified
- 2026-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Gaitan's NPI number?
- Katherine Gaitan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609327741, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Gaitan's specialty?
- Katherine Gaitan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Gaitan located?
- Katherine Gaitan's practice location on file with NPPES is 25097 Olympia Ave Ste 202, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3914.
- What is Katherine Gaitan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Gaitan is (813) 321-1786.
- Does Katherine Gaitan accept Medicare?
- Katherine Gaitan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Gaitan's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Gaitan's NPI (1609327741) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.