MICHAEL WONGCHAOWART AMES MD
NPI 1255622643
Hospitalist in Bellevue, WA

Active since April 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.16/100
CMS Quality Rating
1035 116TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA 98004(425) 403-7948(425) 688-5959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2023, Jun 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Michael Wongchaowart Ames Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL WONGCHAOWART AMES MD (NPI 1255622643) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bellevue, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61128742) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255622643
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL WONGCHAOWART AMESCredential: MD
Location Address1035 116TH AVE NEBellevue, WA 98004-4604
Mailing Address1035 116th Ave NeBellevue, WA 98004-4604 · (425) 403-7948 · Fax (425) 688-5959
Fax(425) 688-5959
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2023
NPI 1255622643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD61128742
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1035 116TH AVE NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Michael Boonlieng Wongchaowart Md

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Wongchaowart Ames 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 ID3779704531
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231018002867
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
157 services66 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
30 services30 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Overlake Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellevue, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500051
Location1035-116th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98004 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
$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.

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.

79.16/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.02

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.

Physical Therapist
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Anesthesiology
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Physician Assistant
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Nurse's Aide
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Emergency Medicine
1035 116TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98004

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 Michael Ames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Ames is 1255622643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2011. The provider is also known as Michael Boonlieng Wongchaowart MD.

Where is Michael Ames located?

Michael Ames practices at 1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. The listed phone number is (425) 403-7948.

What is Michael Ames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Michael Ames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Ames 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 Michael Ames accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Michael Ames 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 Michael Ames affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Ames is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Ames was last updated on September 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.