DOUGLAS RYAN MORTE M.D.
NPI 1255866869
Surgery in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA

Active since April 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR, JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431(253) 968-4184 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 9, 2019, Apr 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Douglas Ryan Morte M.d. NPPES

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

DOUGLAS RYAN MORTE M.D. (NPI 1255866869) is an individual surgery provider in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington, licensed in Washington (60915248) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255866869
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS RYAN MORTECredential: M.D.
Location Address9040 FITZSIMMONS DRJoint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000
Mailing Address9040 Fitzsimmons DrJoint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000 · (253) 968-4184
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1255866869 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 60915248
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431

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

Douglas Ryan Morte 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 ID5193061968
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230814001217
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Douglas Morte reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1706 S MERIDIAN STE 120
Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1717 S J ST # MS 20-15
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,526 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 3

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

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Harrison Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bremerton, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500039
Location2520 Cherry AvenueBremerton, WA 98310 · Kitsap County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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.

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
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
TACOMA, WA 98431
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
Emergency Medicine
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
Radiologic Technologist
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR, DEPT SURGERY, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431

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 Douglas Morte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Morte is 1255866869. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2017.

Where is Douglas Morte located?

Douglas Morte practices at 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-4184.

What is Douglas Morte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Douglas Morte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Morte 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 Douglas Morte's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Douglas Morte reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Multicare Health System (Puyallup, WA) and Franciscan Medical Group (Tacoma, 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 Douglas Morte's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Douglas Morte accept?

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

According to CMS data, Douglas Morte is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, Harrison Medical Center and St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Morte was last updated on January 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.