WHATCOM SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1144370784
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Bellingham, WA
NPI Status: Active since January 12, 2007
Contact Information
2940 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 203
BELLINGHAM, WA
ZIP 98225
Phone: (360) 733-0640
Fax: (360) 733-1034
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 50D2033729
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 04-04-2028
About WHATCOM SURGERY CENTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Whatcom Surgery Center, a provider established in Bellingham, Washington operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144370784 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 00010482 (WA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Whatcom Surgery Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Joost L Knops Md (Cfo)
- NPI
- 1144370784
- Provider Legal Name
- BELLINGHAM EAR NOSE THROAT AND FACIAL SURGERY INC
- Other Organization Name
- WHATCOM SURGERY CENTER
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 2940 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 203 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Location Phone
- (360) 733-0640
- Location Fax
- (360) 733-1034
- Mailing Address
- 2940 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 203 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Mailing Phone
- (360) 733-0640
- Mailing Fax
- (360) 733-1034
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-12-2007
- Last Update Date
- 05-31-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- 00010482
- License State
- WA
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- Core Standard Gold - EPO
- Core Standard Silver - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
- Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAB03426 | OTHER (01) | WA | PTAN |
| A09528 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | WA |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
Removal of nasal air passage
Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope
Reshaping of nasal cartilage
This procedure, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It can help improve vision if heavy eyelids hinder it, and can also enhance the appearance of the eyes. It's a common, safe procedure.
This service was performed 34 times for 18 patientsRemoval of the nasal air passage, medically known as rhinectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at treating severe nose conditions. It involves removing part or all of the nose. The procedure helps alleviate symptoms and improves breathing, providing a better quality of life.
This service was performed 34 times for 17 patientsThis procedure, known as endoscopic sinus surgery, involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera to view and remove problematic nasal sinus tissue. It helps to alleviate sinus issues and improve breathing.
This service was performed 25 times for 13 patientsReshaping of nasal cartilage, also known as rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure to modify the structure of the nose for aesthetic or functional purposes. It involves adjusting the cartilage and bone in the nose to achieve the desired shape or to improve breathing.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 50D2033729
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- December 08, 2011
- Certificate Expiration Date
- April 04, 2028
- Laboratory Director
- JASON LICHTENBERGER
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Whatcom Surgery Center to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1144370784, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144370784, enumerated as an "organization" on January 12, 2007.
The provider is located at 2940 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 203 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 and the phone number is (360) 733-0640.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
