Joaquin Lizaola, PA-C
NPI 1821661182 · Physician Assistant · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joaquin Lizaola, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1821661182).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821661182
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 61366189 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $107 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 21 | $237 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 17 | $145 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $107–$237 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 66 | 34 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 51 | 21 |
| Torsemide | 47 | 18 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 45 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 43 | 23 |
| Carvedilol | 34 | 13 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$789 across 13 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
- 2021-07-22
- Last updated
- 2023-03-06
- Certified
- 2023-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joaquin Lizaola's NPI number?
- Joaquin Lizaola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821661182, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joaquin Lizaola's specialty?
- Joaquin Lizaola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joaquin Lizaola located?
- Joaquin Lizaola's practice location on file with NPPES is 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 204, Tacoma, WA 98405-5304.
- What is Joaquin Lizaola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joaquin Lizaola is (253) 627-1244.
- Does Joaquin Lizaola accept Medicare?
- Joaquin Lizaola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joaquin Lizaola's NPI active?
- Yes — Joaquin Lizaola's NPI (1821661182) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.