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DR. LAURA WARD KATES M.D.
NPI 1154453710
Emergency Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since March 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
201 16TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112(206) 326-3223 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2021, Mar 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Laura Ward Kates M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA WARD KATES M.D. (NPI 1154453710) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60074937) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154453710
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA WARD KATESCredential: M.D.
Location Address201 16TH AVE ESeattle, WA 98112-5226
Mailing Address201 16th Ave ESeattle, WA 98112-5226 · (206) 326-3223
Phone(206) 326-3223
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2021
✔ NPI 1154453710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60074937✔ Licensed in CA · 96771
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
201 16TH AVE E, Seattle, WA 98112
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 17th Ave, Emergency DepartmentSeattle, WA 98122-5711 · Phone (206) 320-2111

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laura Ward Kates M.d. 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 ID9537240320
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090521000031
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

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500052
Location201 - 16th Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98112 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98112 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.

DR. MICHAEL DONG CHO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 326-3000
MRS. MELAINE MENDOZA ROMAN OTRP, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 326-4545
NHI LUAN TAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 326-3000
GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
201 16TH AVE E, SUITE CMB-2
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 326-2107
JOYCE KRISTINE AQUINO
Registered Nurse (Home Health)
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 326-4545
KIMBERLY DAWN GRASSMAN
Home Health Aide
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 635-1668
GARRETT KOBAYASHI PHARMD
Pharmacist
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (206) 326-2880
TAYLAR GALLUP OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
201 16TH AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98112
King County (877) 751-2446

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 Laura Kates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Kates is 1154453710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2007.

Where is Laura Kates located?

Laura Kates practices at 201 16th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. The listed phone number is (206) 326-3223.

What is Laura Kates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Laura Kates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Kates 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 Laura Kates accept?

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

According to CMS data, Laura Kates is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Kates was last updated on April 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.