DR. ESTHER FUCHS M.D.
NPI 1255572723
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Seattle, WA

Active since March 13, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 744-3367 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2025, Aug 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Esther Fuchs M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ESTHER FUCHS M.D. (NPI 1255572723) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60650412) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255572723
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ESTHER FUCHSCredential: M.D.
Location Address325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-2420
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1255572723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60650412
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18720 14th Ave SSeattle, WA 98108-4807 · Phone (206) 762-3730 · Fax (206) 764-0523

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Esther Fuchs M.d. 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 ID3375727779
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160621002013
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Esther Fuchs reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
509 3RD AVE
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 292 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
8720 14TH AVE S
Seattle, WA 98108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 525 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
400 S 43RD ST
Renton, WA 98055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 689 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359920
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Social Worker (Clinical)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359760
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physician Assistant (Medical)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Occupational Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Esther Fuchs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Fuchs is 1255572723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2009.

Where is Esther Fuchs located?

Esther Fuchs practices at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 744-3367.

What is Esther Fuchs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Esther Fuchs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Fuchs 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Esther Fuchs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Esther Fuchs reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA), Neighborcare Health (Seattle, WA), Sea Mar Community Health Centers (Seattle, WA) and Valley Medical Group-Renton (Renton, 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 Esther Fuchs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Esther Fuchs accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Esther Fuchs 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 Esther Fuchs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Esther Fuchs is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Fuchs was last updated on October 6, 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.