DR. DAVID B BRECHER MD
NPI 1306834544
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is David Brecher's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Brecher is 1306834544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005.

Q: What is David Brecher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Brecher was last updated on March 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since October 12, 2005PECOS Enrolled

9600 VETERANS DRIVE, BUILDING 200, TACOMA, WA 98493(253) 583-2075(727) 266-4943 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2025, Oct 23, 2018, Mar 28, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. David B Brecher Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID B BRECHER MD (NPI 1306834544) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60187982) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306834544

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID B BRECHERCredential: MD

Location Address9600 VETERANS DRIVE, BUILDING 200Tacoma, WA 98493

Mailing Address9600 Veterans Dr SwTacoma, WA 98493-0003 · (253) 583-2075

Phone(253) 583-2075

Fax(727) 266-4943

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1306834544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60187982✔ Licensed in WA · 60187982✔ Licensed in FL · ME47952

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License ME47952 (FL), MD60187982 (WA)

9600 VETERANS DRIVE, Tacoma, WA 98493

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherP01709657FL · Railroad Medicare Provider Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. David B Brecher Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98493 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

$100.78 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

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.

ROUL WOLFGANG CHWALEK R.PH.

Pharmacist

9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 582-8440

TAVISHA NAKIA RUSSELL CNA

Nurse's Aide

9600 VETERANS DRIVE
LAKEWOOD, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 582-8440

MR. RICHARD FOLINO M.S. CCC-A

Audiologist

9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 583-1803

DR. ROBERT JOSEPH FILI D.D.S.

Dentist (General Practice)

9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 583-1290

DR. ERIC RAYMOND CLAUSELL PH.D.

Psychologist (Clinical)

9600 VETERANS DRIVE, 61-116-C
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 583-2840

DR. JANE A LUTEREK PH.D.

Counselor (Mental Health)

9600 VETERANS DRIVE, A-116-POC
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 583-1677

MR. TED PAUL THOMAS MEARS MSW LICSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

9600 VETERANS DRIVE, MAIL STOP - 116 HOME
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 583-1727

MR. SIDNEY WILLIAMS

Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Critical Care)

9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493

Pierce County (253) 582-8440

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 David Brecher's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Brecher is 1306834544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005.

Where is David Brecher located?

David Brecher practices at 9600 Veterans Drive Building 200, Tacoma, WA 98493. The listed phone number is (253) 583-2075.

What is David Brecher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is David Brecher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Brecher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does David Brecher accept?

Health plans from AvMed list David Brecher 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 David Brecher was last updated on March 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.