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NORTHWEST PATHOLOGY PLLC
NPI 1235193590
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Bellingham, WA

Active since April 13, 2006
3560 MERIDIAN ST STE 101, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 734-2800(360) 734-0462 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2026, Dec 15, 2025, Jun 13, 2025 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2019).

About Northwest Pathology Pllc NPPES

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

NORTHWEST PATHOLOGY PLLC (NPI 1235193590) is a healthcare organization registered as an anatomic pathology & clinical pathology in Bellingham, Washington and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Gregory Wolgamot, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235193590
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Legal Business NameNORTHWEST PATHOLOGY PLLC
Location Address3560 MERIDIAN ST STE 101Bellingham, WA 98225-1731
Mailing Address3560 Meridian St Ste 101Bellingham, WA 98225-1731 · (360) 734-2800 · Fax (360) 734-0462
Phone(360) 734-2800
Fax(360) 734-0462
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGregory WolgamotMedical Director · (360) 734-2800
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1235193590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 8

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineTaxonomy 207ZB0001X
Also ListedPathology · Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0006X
Also ListedPathology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ZD0900X
Also ListedPathology · HematologyTaxonomy 207ZH0000X
Also ListedPathology · NeuropathologyTaxonomy 207ZN0500X · License MD00025624 (WA)
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0101X
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X
3560 MERIDIAN ST STE 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13548 Meridian St Ste 101Bellingham, WA 98225-1710 · Phone (360) 734-2800 · Fax (360) 734-0462
Location 23614 Meridian St Ste 100Bellingham, WA 98225-1748 · Phone (360) 734-2800 · Fax (360) 734-3818
Location 3111 S 12th St Ste DMount Vernon, WA 98274-4000 · Phone (360) 734-2800

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Northwest Pathology Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Northwest Pathology PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Maxwell Knapp
Pathology
NPI 1174109169
3560 MERIDIAN ST STE 101
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-4580
✔ PECOSSame address
John Hoyt, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1285698423
3614 MERIDIAN ST SUITE 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Ryan Fortna, M.D., PHD
Pathology
NPI 1811052855
3614 MERIDIAN ST SUITE 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Lisa Koch, MD PHD
Pathology
NPI 1639468762
3614 MERIDIAN ST STE 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Kelly Lloyd, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1356456347
3614 MERIDIAN ST SUITE 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Valerie Mcwhorter, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1164528139
3614 MERIDIAN ST. SUITE 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gregory Wolgamot, M.D., PHD
Pathology
NPI 1801849369
3614 MERIDIAN ST SUITE 100
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Kiran Chaturvedi, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1245443480
111 S 12TH ST
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 527-4505
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
George Leonard, M.D., PH.D.
Pathology
NPI 1194795880
LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER UNIT 33100
Apo, AE 09180
(314) 590-7868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
63 services25 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
47 services30 patients

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 Northwest Pathology PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Pathology PLLC is 1235193590. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Where is Northwest Pathology PLLC located?

Northwest Pathology PLLC is located at 3560 Meridian St Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 734-2800.

What is Northwest Pathology PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Northwest Pathology PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Northwest Pathology PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Northwest Pathology PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians, all in Pathology, reassign their Medicare billing to Northwest Pathology PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Northwest Pathology PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Northwest Pathology PLLC 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 Northwest Pathology PLLC was last updated on July 30, 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.