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JOEL K SEARS M.D.
NPI 1184699365
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Spokane Valley, WA

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
83.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212(509) 456-7414(509) 624-0763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Joel K Sears M.d. NPPES

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

JOEL K SEARS M.D. (NPI 1184699365) is an individual procedural dermatology provider in Spokane Valley, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00028326) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184699365
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X
Provider Legal NameJOEL K SEARSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1807 N HUTCHINSON RDSpokane Valley, WA 99212-2444
Mailing Address4014 E Olmsted RdSpokane, WA 99223-9434 · (509) 456-7414 · Fax (509) 624-0763
Phone(509) 456-7414
Fax(509) 624-0763
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1184699365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NS0135X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00028326
Definition
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License MD00028326 (WA)
Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X · License MD00028326 (WA)
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1067131WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and more.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)

Joel K Sears M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Sears reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC
0.2 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho, Washington and Oregon enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1013557933 (Washington), NPI 1316656994 (Oregon)
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619517539 (509) 456-7414

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 99212 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.58
Promoting Interoperability84
Improvement Activities40
Cost71.77

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.

MOUNTAIN WEST DERM - BLACKHART PLLC
Dermatology
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
JAMES KEITH PARKER MD
Dermatology
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
MS. ELIZABETH JOAN JACOBSEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
ERIN MONICA NULF PA-C
Physician Assistant
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
TAYLOR MORTEN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
STACI M HESTDALEN M.D.
Dermatology
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
ANDREA MEAD DOMINEY M.D.
Dermatology
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414
PAUL T DUNN M.D.
Dermatology
1807 N HUTCHINSON RD
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212
Spokane County (509) 456-7414

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 Joel Sears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Sears is 1184699365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is Joel Sears located?

Joel Sears practices at 1807 N Hutchinson Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212. The listed phone number is (509) 456-7414.

What is Joel Sears's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Is Joel Sears enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Sears is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Sears's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Sears reassigns Medicare benefits to Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC (Spokane Valley, WA). The 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 Joel Sears's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Sears accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Joel Sears 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 Joel Sears was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.