Gary Strong, PA-C
NPI 1679643563 · Medical Physician Assistant · Richland, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Strong, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Richland, WA (NPI 1679643563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679643563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10005045 (WA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,462 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,358 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,174 | $81 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 650 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 408 | $114 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 328 | $102 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 109 | 67 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 82 | 51 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 52 | 22 |
| Ketoconazole | 50 | 26 |
| Imiquimod | 34 | 27 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 31 | — |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 24 | 23 |
| Hydrocortisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,723 across 113 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 (1)
- 21600 Highway 99Suite 280Edmonds, WA 98026-8012Phone: (425) 774-2616Fax: (425) 774-2660
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2019-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Strong's NPI number?
- Gary Strong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679643563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Strong's specialty?
- Gary Strong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gary Strong located?
- Gary Strong's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 Fowler St Ste 1c, Richland, WA 99352.
- What is Gary Strong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Strong is (509) 783-2004.
- Does Gary Strong accept Medicare?
- Gary Strong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Strong's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Strong's NPI (1679643563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.