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CHAMPVA Nurse Practitioners in Washington

9,392 nurse practitioners in Washington accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.

Nurse Practitioners in Washington9,392
Where Washington ranks nationally22nd of 51 states
Share of all US nurse practitioners1.8%
All CHAMPVA-billable providers in Washington72,899
Washington cities with verified local listings12

Counts come from the federal CMS Doctors and Clinicians registry, refreshed 2026-09-07. The VA publishes no CHAMPVA provider directory, so this is the closest thing to one.

Military Washington is home to Naval Base Kitsap, Fairchild Air Force Base, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, so practices in those communities see CHAMPVA families regularly and are often the easiest yes.

Nurse Practitioners verified in Washington

Real practice locations pulled from the federal NPPES registry, each with a street address and a local phone number. Always ask the billing office to confirm CHAMPVA before you book.

Results come from the federal NPPES registry with real practice addresses and local phone numbers. Add a city to narrow it down.

Nurse Practitioners by city in Washington

Each city page opens with the nurse practitioners filter already applied.

Bremerton 175 localBellingham 173 localOlympia 159 localEverett 158 localSeattle 156 localSpokane 154 localSilverdale 154 localLakewood 153 localKent 149 localVancouver 147 localTacoma 146 localOak Harbor 146 local

How nurse practitioners compare in Washington

Among the seven clinician types we count by state, nurse practitioners is the 2nd largest in Washington with 9,392 providers, behind physician assistants (10,290), and ahead of family doctors (5,732). That matters when you are deciding how wide to cast your net: a larger pool usually means a shorter drive and a faster appointment.

The deepest benches in Washington are Bremerton with 175 verified local providers, Bellingham with 173 verified local providers, Olympia with 159 verified local providers, and we list 9 more Washington cities. Start with the nearest one, then widen if nobody is taking new patients.

What CHAMPVA covers for nurse practitioners

Care delivered by a nurse practitioner is covered outpatient care under CHAMPVA: the $50 yearly deductible, then 25 percent of the allowable amount. Nurse practitioners are the single largest specialty in the statewide counts below, and NPs who bill Medicare can bill CHAMPVA without any enrollment step.

Before you call a Washington office: Urgent care clinics staffed by NPs are a strong option for same-day needs. Confirm CHAMPVA at check-in and keep the itemized receipt in case you need to file the claim yourself.

The rules above are federal, so they read the same in Washington as anywhere else. Our nurse practitioners page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.

Common questions

How many nurse practitioners in Washington can bill CHAMPVA?

9,392 clinicians in Washington are listed in the federal CMS registry under nurse practitioners, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 22nd largest pool of any state. Each practice still decides for itself, so confirm with the billing office before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a nurse practitioner in Washington with CHAMPVA?

No. CHAMPVA does not require referrals anywhere in the country. A short list of services needs preauthorization instead, such as inpatient mental health care and organ transplants.

What will I pay to see a nurse practitioner in Washington?

After a $50 per person yearly deductible you pay 25 percent of the CHAMPVA allowable amount, and your family's out-of-pocket costs for covered care stop at $3,000 a year. A provider who accepts CHAMPVA cannot bill you above the allowable.

More on CHAMPVA and nurse practitioners or every CHAMPVA provider in Washington.