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JOEL E HERNESS M.D.
NPI 1023379260
Family Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since June 05, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2026, Dec 4, 2024, Jul 6, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joel E Herness M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOEL E HERNESS M.D. (NPI 1023379260) is an individual family medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD.MD.60712573) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023379260
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL E HERNESSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2026
NPI 1023379260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD.MD.60712573
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joel E Herness M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
45 services32 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, 3RD FLOOR SW 350
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Occupational Therapist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, MAILBOX 356490
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Ophthalmology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 365485
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Anesthesiology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356015
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356100
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Hospitalist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Herness's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Herness is 1023379260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2012.

Where is Joel Herness located?

Joel Herness practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Joel Herness's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joel Herness enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Herness is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Herness was last updated on August 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.