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DR. CHRISTOPHER S. BALIGA MD
NPI 1154534170
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Seattle, WA

Active since May 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101(206) 341-0846(206) 223-6814 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher S. Baliga Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER S. BALIGA MD (NPI 1154534170) is an individual infectious disease provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60021345) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Burien.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154534170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER S. BALIGACredential: MD
Location Address1100 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98101-2756
Mailing Address1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101-2756 · (206) 341-0846 · Fax (206) 223-6814
Phone(206) 341-0846
Fax(206) 223-6814
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1154534170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60021345
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60021345 (WA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD60021345 (WA)
1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98101
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Christopher Suresh Baliga Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 116259 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 404Burien, WA 98166-3059 · Phone (206) 243-3049 · Fax (206) 244-3991

Other Identifiers 7

OtherP00949799TX · Medicare Rr
Other1154534170TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid218941702TX
Medicaid2163566LA
Medicaid218941701TX
OtherP01059124UT · Rr Ptan (ihc)
OtherP01030936TX · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, 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. Christopher S. Baliga 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 ID5890857080
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081223000077
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 10

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.
444 services98 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.
271 services63 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
99 services79 patients
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.
88 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
59 services30 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
29 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98101 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
$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.

JACLYN ANN SUBKOVIAK OT
Occupational Therapist
1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 341-0461
MARCIE G HUME PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1100 9TH AVE, MS C3-PO
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 223-6877
DR. VINAY GUPTA MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 223-6980
MARY JO BUKOVIC CCP
Contractor
1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 223-6600
PEGAH SAFAEIAN D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 223-6600
MRS. GENEVIEVE HOUDET-COTE SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1100 9TH AVE, MS:H4-PMR
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 341-0461
ROBERT DALE MCCLURE MD
Surgery
1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 223-6600
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
King County (206) 223-6600

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 Christopher Baliga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Baliga is 1154534170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2007. The provider is also known as Christopher Suresh Baliga MD.

Where is Christopher Baliga located?

Christopher Baliga practices at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. The listed phone number is (206) 341-0846.

What is Christopher Baliga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Christopher Baliga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Baliga 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 Christopher Baliga accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Christopher Baliga 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 Christopher Baliga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Baliga is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Baliga was last updated on July 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.