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ZACHARY STERN-BUCHBINDER MD
NPI 1154984409
Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WA

Active since April 22, 2019PECOS Enrolled
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2026, Apr 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Zachary Stern-buchbinder Md NPPES

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

ZACHARY STERN-BUCHBINDER MD (NPI 1154984409) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD.MD.70091642) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154984409
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameZACHARY STERN-BUCHBINDERCredential: MD
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 520-5700
Phone(206) 520-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1154984409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD.MD.70091642
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Zachary Stern-buchbinder Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1456680719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260521003149
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Zachary Stern-buchbinder reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians
1.3 mi
Pediatrics
4500 SAND POINT WAY NE
Seattle, WA 98105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255449963 (206) 987-8450
The Association Of University Physicians
3.3 mi
Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023041159 (206) 543-6420

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 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
$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.

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.

LEONIE A NEVILLE PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-4874
ALISA BETH KACHIKIS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, 3RD FLOOR SW 350
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-4070
MS. MARY PATRICIA DODGE MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, MAILBOX 356490
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-4830
RIKA SHIRAKAWA M.D.
Ophthalmology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 365485
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 558-9616
VEDA TSOI M.D.
Anesthesiology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (801) 556-7628
KATHRYN TAMURA PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356015
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-6060
DR. MARK ROBERT, MICHAEL KILGORE M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356100
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-1821
DR. SERKAN MEHMET SAHIN M.D.
Hospitalist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 543-6420

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 Zachary Stern-buchbinder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zachary Stern-buchbinder is 1154984409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2019.

Where is Zachary Stern-buchbinder located?

Zachary Stern-buchbinder practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Zachary Stern-buchbinder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Zachary Stern-buchbinder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zachary Stern-buchbinder is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Zachary Stern-buchbinder's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Zachary Stern-buchbinder reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA). 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 Zachary Stern-buchbinder's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Zachary Stern-buchbinder accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Zachary Stern-buchbinder 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zachary Stern-buchbinder was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.