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

NPI Status: Active since October 12, 2005

Contact Information

9600 VETERANS DRIVE
BUILDING 200
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98493
Phone: (253) 583-2075
Fax: (727) 266-4943

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DAVID BRECHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Brecher, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306834544 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QH0002X with license number MD60187982 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1306834544
Provider Name
DR. DAVID B BRECHER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9600 VETERANS DRIVE BUILDING 200 TACOMA, WA 98493
Location Phone
(253) 583-2075
Location Fax
(727) 266-4943
Mailing Address
9600 VETERANS DR SW TACOMA, WA 98493
Mailing Phone
(253) 583-2075
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-12-2005
Last Update Date
03-03-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207QH0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD60187982
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

ME47952 (FL)
2207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

MD60187982 (WA)
3207QH0002XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Medicine

60187982 (WA)
4207QH0002XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Medicine

ME47952 (FL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P01709657OTHER (01)FLRAILROAD MEDICARE PROVIDER NUMBER

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

David Brecher is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 98493 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $88.29
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.27
  • Maximum New Patient Price $172.8
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.07
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.31
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.2

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $100.78
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $141.11
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.19
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.64
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.27

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1306834544, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 8 + 5 + 8 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1306834544.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Counselor (Mental Health)
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TACOMA, WA 98493
Dentist (General Practice)
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Pharmacist
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Critical Care)
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
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TACOMA, WA 98493
Recreation Therapist
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Clinical Medical Laboratory
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Optometrist
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Internal Medicine
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Pharmacist
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Nurse's Aide
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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TACOMA, WA 98493
Social Worker (Clinical)
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TACOMA, WA 98493
Psychologist (Clinical)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306834544, enumerated as an "individual" on October 12, 2005.

The provider is located at 9600 VETERANS DRIVE BUILDING 200 TACOMA, WA 98493 and the phone number is (253) 583-2075.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed, Railroad Medicare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.