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STEPHEN WILLIAM BRETZ MD
NPI 1174581573
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services in Renton, WA

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 S 43RD ST, ER DEPT, RENTON, WA 98055(425) 251-3440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Stephen William Bretz Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN WILLIAM BRETZ MD (NPI 1174581573) is an individual emergency medical services provider in Renton, Washington, licensed in California (A061172) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174581573
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PE0004X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN WILLIAM BRETZCredential: MD
Location Address400 S 43RD ST, ER DEPTRenton, WA 98055-5714
Mailing Address8009 S 180th St, Suite 103Kent, WA 98032-1042 · (425) 656-4255 · Fax (425) 656-4003
Phone(425) 251-3440
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2007
✔ NPI 1174581573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PE0004X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A061172
Definition
An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
400 S 43RD ST, Renton, WA 98055
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PING8866645WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

Stephen William Bretz 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 ID3072510783
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061021000015
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 5

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.
71 services70 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
51 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
41 services40 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
39 services39 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Swedish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500027
Location747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Issaquah

Acute Care Hospitals · Issaquah, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500152
Location751 NE Blakely DrIssaquah, WA 98029 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98055 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.

CATHERINE A MICKELSON SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5165
IRENE A BRYANT PT
Physical Therapist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5165
JEFFREY C THOMPSON MD
Internal Medicine
400 S 43RD ST, RM 3H-1-053
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 228-3440
AARON TZUPENG FANG M.D.
Hospitalist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 228-3440
DR. TORY JOHN OLSEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 656-4224
ANNE B VILLARI PT
Physical Therapist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5165
DAN LAM RPH
Pharmacist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5164
ANNA L SAMSON STEIN MD
Hospitalist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 228-3440

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 Stephen Bretz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Bretz is 1174581573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Stephen Bretz located?

Stephen Bretz practices at 400 S 43rd St ER Dept, Renton, WA 98055. The listed phone number is (425) 251-3440.

What is Stephen Bretz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medical Services, with taxonomy code 207PE0004X.

Is Stephen Bretz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Bretz 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 Stephen Bretz accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Stephen Bretz 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 Stephen Bretz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Bretz is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Issaquah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Bretz was last updated on October 22, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.