Active NPI 1447762000 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Lex Barker , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Puyallup, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Lex Barker, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Puyallup, WA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Lex Barker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11019 CANYON RD E STE A.

Lex Barker is affiliated with Sunnyside Community Hospital Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 3 views, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11019 Canyon Rd E Ste A

Puyallup, WA 98373

Telephone 2535370293

Fax 2535377650

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Optum Care Washington Pllc Facility NPI 1144837345

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Puyallup, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

8 Yrs -2.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.2 Yrs

State Avg: 12.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

88 Specialists

Practicing in Puyallup, WA (3774 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barker (8 Years) 8 Yrs

Puyallup Specialty Average (10.2 Years) 10.2 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$280.56	$108.49
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	12	11	$83.75	$35.17
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	12	$134.80	$40.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	302	75	$16.05	$6.20
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	190	106	$83.75	$33.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	187	97	$257.16	$60.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	155	101	$134.80	$40.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	131	113	$280.56	$106.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	103	$191.58	$75.25
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	91	79	$87.58	$39.08
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	85	60	$12.95	$6.86
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	63	19	$224.03	$126.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	63	61	$989.51	$172.38
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	50	49	$936.97	$168.32
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	35	21	$25.90	$11.75
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	11	11	$75.47	$24.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$431.31	$142.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	55	44	$83.75	$35.23
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	33	$134.80	$40.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	38	$295.58	$110.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	36	$203.19	$77.93
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	20	20	$7.25	$2.85
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	17	16	$87.58	$40.59
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	13	13	$21.75	$9.71
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	11	11	$14.50	$6.47
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	11	11	$41.00	$12.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	130	$195.75	$74.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	83	$282.75	$105.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	28	$120.00	$47.35
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	27	11	$4.00	$1.28
85610 Blood test, clotting time	24	13	$9.25	$4.29
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	17	16	$7.25	$3.00
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	12	12	$307.00	$113.35
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	12	12	$110.92	$47.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	86	$216.44	$91.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	100	$148.05	$62.89
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	33	33	$135.30	$72.06
81003 Automated urinalysis test	28	24	$4.27	$2.24
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$190.25	$99.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$88.54	$39.14
85610 Blood test, clotting time	17	13	$8.29	$4.24
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	16	16	$20.00	$15.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	143	$138.00	$61.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	62	$202.00	$88.62
81003 Automated urinalysis test	36	32	$4.00	$2.38
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	28	28	$100.00	$72.02
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	26	26	$135.00	$98.73
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	26	26	$20.00	$15.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$84.00	$38.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-11

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WA PA60905843

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 - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License WA 14447762000

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sunnyside Community Hospital Association

Po Box, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Sunnyside Community Hospital Association

1812 E Edison Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Phone: 5097123295

Sunnyside Community Hospital Association

1013 E Edison Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Phone: 5098371837

Sunnyside Community Hospital Association

2925 Allen Rd, Sunnyside, WA 989448931

Phone: 5098374949

Sunnyside Community Hospital Association

Po Box, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Secondary Practice Locations

11019 Canyon Rd E Ste A

Puyallup, WA 98373

Phone: 2535370293

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 11, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 5127, EVERETT, WA 982065127 (Tel: 2535370293)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 11, 2020

Physician Assistant (License #PA60905843 in WA)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 20, 2019

Recorded as LEX BARKER, PA-C

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Updated Practice Location January 03, 2019

Registered at 11019 CANYON RD E STE A, PUYALLUP, WA 98373 (Tel: 2535370293)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2019

Registered at 11019 CANYON RD E STE A, PUYALLUP, WA 983733001 (Tel: 2535370293)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 03, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #14447762000 in WA)

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NPI Profile Active November 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2017

Registered at 4311 11TH AVE NE #200, SEATTLE, WA 98105 (Tel: 2066164001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2017

Registered at 1102 S. 27TH ST. UNIT C103, TACOMA, WA 98409

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 03, 2017

Recorded as LEX BARKER, PA-S

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 03, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447762000

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 03, 2017

Last Update: September 11, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 5127

Everett, WA 982065127

Phone: 2535370293

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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