DR. ROBERT JAMES KLEM JR. MD, MHA
NPI 1275508491
Family Medicine in Shoreline, WA
About Dr. Robert James Klem Jr. Md, Mha NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ROBERT JAMES KLEM JR. MD, MHA (NPI 1275508491) is an individual family medicine provider in Shoreline, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00029843) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Hospital, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (1990).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
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. Robert James Klem Jr. Md, Mha 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Robert Klem reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Seattle, WA 98101
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 663 clinicians in this Medicare group
Everett, WA 98201
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 1,285 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Edmonds, WASwedish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98177 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SHORELINE, WA 98177
SHORELINE, WA 98177
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 Robert Klem's NPI number?
The NPI number for Robert Klem is 1275508491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.
Where is Robert Klem located?
Robert Klem practices at 604 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177. The listed phone number is (206) 533-2900.
What is Robert Klem's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is Robert Klem enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Robert Klem 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 Robert Klem's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Klem reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Swedish Health Services (Seattle, WA) and Optum Care Washington PLLC (Everett, 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 Robert Klem's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Robert Klem accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Robert Klem 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 Robert Klem affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Robert Klem is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Hospital and Swedish Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Robert Klem was last updated on October 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.