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FATMA MEHEMED DIHOWM MD
NPI 1093157950
Ophthalmology in Seattle, WA

Active since July 20, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2026, Aug 6, 2026, Jun 5, 2025 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2016).

About Fatma Mehemed Dihowm Md NPPES

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

FATMA MEHEMED DIHOWM MD (NPI 1093157950) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD.MD.61657747) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093157950
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameFATMA MEHEMED DIHOWMCredential: MD
Location Address325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-2420
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1093157950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD.MD.61657747✔ Licensed in NM · MD2026-0747
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD.MD.61657747 (WA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · RheumatologyTaxonomy 207RR0500X · License MD2026-0747 (NM)
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1750 Republican St Bldg FSeattle, WA 98109-4766 · Phone (206) 520-5000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Fatma Mehemed Dihowm Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507145653
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250619002058
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Fatma Dihowm reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Trauma
325 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians
  • 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
2000 B TRANSMOUNTAIN ROAD
El Paso, TX 79911
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
  • 856 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$14.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers29 claims29 services$65.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359920
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Social Worker (Clinical)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359760
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physician Assistant (Medical)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Occupational Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Fatma Dihowm's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fatma Dihowm is 1093157950. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2013.

Where is Fatma Dihowm located?

Fatma Dihowm practices at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Fatma Dihowm's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Fatma Dihowm enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fatma Dihowm is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Fatma Dihowm's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fatma Dihowm reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Association Of Chmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA), The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (El Paso, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Fatma Dihowm's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fatma Dihowm accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Fatma Dihowm as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Fatma Dihowm affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fatma Dihowm is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fatma Dihowm was last updated on October 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 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.