Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James McPherson, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1710219621
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1608 S J St Fl 4
Tacoma, WA 984054930
(253) 274-7504
fax (253) 985-2853

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 7, 2020
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Washington #PA60182613 · California #PA20478
Medicaid
WA #2009404

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710219621. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
89
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$6,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 30 30 $70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 21 $106
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 19 19 $26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 17 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Tacoma Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James McPherson's medical specialty?
Dr. James McPherson practices Physician Assistant in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. James McPherson practice?
Dr. James McPherson practices at 1608 S J St Fl 4, Tacoma, WA 984054930. Office phone: 2532747504.
What is Dr. James McPherson's NPI?
Dr. James McPherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710219621, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James McPherson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James McPherson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James McPherson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.