CHAMPVA Physician Assistants in Washington DC
976 physician assistants in Washington DC accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.
| Physician Assistants in Washington DC | 976 |
| Where Washington DC ranks nationally | 47th of 51 states |
| Share of all US physician assistants | 0.2% |
| All CHAMPVA-billable providers in Washington DC | 10,354 |
| Washington DC cities with verified local listings | 1 |
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.
Search physician assistants in Washington DC
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Physician Assistants by city in Washington DC
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How physician assistants compare in Washington DC
Among the seven clinician types we count by state, physician assistants is the 3rd largest in Washington DC with 976 providers, behind internal medicine doctors (980) and nurse practitioners (1,595), and ahead of family doctors (480). 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 DC are Washington with 152 verified local providers. Start with the nearest one, then widen if nobody is taking new patients.
What CHAMPVA covers for physician assistants
PA visits are covered outpatient care: $50 yearly deductible, then 25 percent of the allowable amount, capped at $3,000 per family per year. If the PA works inside a hospital-based clinic, the Medicare rule applies: hospitals and hospital-based providers that accept Medicare must also accept CHAMPVA.
The rules above are federal, so they read the same in Washington DC as anywhere else. Our physician assistants page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.
Common questions
How many physician assistants in Washington DC can bill CHAMPVA?
976 clinicians in Washington DC are listed in the federal CMS registry under physician assistants, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 47th 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 physician assistant in Washington DC 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 physician assistant in Washington DC?
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.
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