Active NPI 1992058127 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cathleen Bickel , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cathleen Bickel, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Cathleen Bickel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 210.

Cathleen Bickel is affiliated with Center For Orthopedic Research And Education Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18444 N 25th Ave Ste 210

Phoenix, AZ 850231264

Telephone 8669742673

Fax 8669392673

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Porretta Center For Orthopaedic Surgery, Pllc Facility NPI 1306818331

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Phoenix, AZ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs +3.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.1 Yrs

State Avg: 12.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

938 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (3711 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bickel (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Phoenix Specialty Average (10.1 Years) 10.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
98980 Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first 20 minutes per calendar month	75	66	$121.60	$41.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
98980 Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first 20 minutes per calendar month	126	81	$121.60	$41.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,100	29	$75.00	$17.23
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	196	22	$4.25	$1.38
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	36	31	$380.16	$90.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$267.70	$109.14
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	23	19	$109.90	$38.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	19	$162.84	$58.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$181.38	$75.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	7,380	83	$75.00	$17.91
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	828	82	$4.25	$1.44
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	139	102	$414.04	$94.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	100	$267.70	$92.30
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	97	77	$109.22	$35.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	75	68	$169.04	$58.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	65	$181.38	$63.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$268.38	$87.22
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	36	12	$222.25	$79.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$469.56	$188.22
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	19	$82.12	$29.53
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$79.80	$27.44
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	13	$81.94	$27.90
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	14	$94.80	$32.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	5,580	67	$75.00	$16.95
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	488	42	$4.25	$1.60
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	262	42	$222.25	$79.82
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	243	111	$441.90	$97.48
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	77	60	$109.90	$34.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	55	$267.70	$90.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	39	$180.09	$59.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	41	$181.38	$62.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$268.38	$90.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	16	$94.80	$28.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	21	$469.56	$184.76
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$85.13	$27.81
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$79.80	$26.05
27446 Repair of knee joint	12	12	$401.50	$146.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	692	68	$4.25	$1.80
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	387	78	$222.25	$84.35
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	301	83	$409.80	$87.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	84	$267.70	$89.87
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	80	67	$109.90	$32.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	68	62	$165.36	$55.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	48	$181.38	$60.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	32	$469.56	$183.26
27446 Repair of knee joint	31	31	$401.50	$153.07
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	28	18	$79.80	$24.33
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	15	$85.13	$26.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$268.38	$90.07
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	22	$253.68	$84.81
Q4046 Cast supplies, short leg splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	11	$27.38	$18.50
29515 Application of short leg splint from calf to foot	14	11	$181.03	$60.57
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$94.80	$29.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	488	48	$4.25	$1.79
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	126	35	$222.25	$85.17
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	91	35	$418.40	$91.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	63	$267.70	$89.45
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	56	45	$109.90	$33.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	51	43	$159.81	$53.32
27446 Repair of knee joint	41	40	$401.50	$157.31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	38	38	$469.56	$184.00
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	18	$85.13	$26.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	19	$181.38	$61.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$268.38	$90.53
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$79.80	$24.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-07

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License AZ 5289

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MI 5601011729

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WI PENDING

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

757252 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Orthopedic Research And Education Llc

14520 W Granite Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 853755855

Center For Orthopedic Research And Education Llc

10494 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 853516122

Phone: 8669742673

Secondary Practice Locations

26750 Providence Pkwy Ste 200

Novi, MI 483741212

Phone: 8669742673

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Zdeblick , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003870668

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jefferey Michaelson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003886342

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Dr. Matthew Weichbrodt , DO

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #5601011729 in MI)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 06, 2025

Registered at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 310, PHOENIX, AZ 850231266 (Tel: 8669742673)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 06, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #PENDING in WI)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2024

Registered at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 3105, PHOENIX, AZ 850231261 (Tel: 8669742673)

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2023

Registered at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 210, PHOENIX, AZ 850231264 (Tel: 8669742673)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2023

Registered at GREEN WHICH HOSPITAL SURGICAL PA, 5 PERRYRIDGE ROAD, GREENWICH, CT 06830 (Tel: 2038633000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2023

Physician Assistant (License #PENDING in AZ)

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NPI Profile Active June 28, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2016

Registered at 14520 W GRANITE VALLEY DR, SUITE 210, SUN CITY WEST, AZ 853755855 (Tel: 8669742673)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2016

Registered at 18444 N 25TH AVE, SUITE 310, PHOENIX, AZ 850231261 (Tel: 8669742673)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2016

Recorded as CATHLEEN BICKEL, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #0001 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 25, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992058127

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 25, 2012

Last Update: August 07, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310

Phoenix, AZ 850231266

Phone: 8669742673

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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