RICHARD A KAHLSTROM MD
NPI 1093708992
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2420 S STATE ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-4000(253) 428-8440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard A Kahlstrom Md NPPES

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

RICHARD A KAHLSTROM MD (NPI 1093708992) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00030019) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093708992
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A KAHLSTROMCredential: MD
Location Address2420 S STATE STTacoma, WA 98405-2845
Mailing Address2420 S State StTacoma, WA 98405-2845 · (253) 426-4000 · Fax (253) 428-8440
Fax(253) 428-8440
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2024
NPI 1093708992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in WA · MD00030019
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License MD00030019 (WA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License MD00030019 (WA)
2420 S STATE ST, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1002150WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard A Kahlstrom 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 ID4981696010
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070927000709
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 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
89 services46 patients
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.
29 services16 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
18 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Anthony Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gig Harbor, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500151
Location11567 Canterwood Boulevard NWGig Harbor, WA 98332 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
13 suppliers32 claims32 services$34.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers18 claims18 services$82.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers21 claims50 services$32.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
11 suppliers32 claims171 services$17.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
12 suppliers42 claims42 services$52.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
16 suppliers40 claims40 services$16.71 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 9

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

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Emergency Medicine
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2420 S STATE ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Richard Kahlstrom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kahlstrom is 1093708992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2005.

Where is Richard Kahlstrom located?

Richard Kahlstrom practices at 2420 S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-4000.

What is Richard Kahlstrom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Richard Kahlstrom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kahlstrom 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.

What insurance does Richard Kahlstrom accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Richard Kahlstrom 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 Richard Kahlstrom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Kahlstrom is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center, St Francis Community Hospital and St Anthony Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kahlstrom was last updated on February 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.