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DR. PRAISE OPARA M.D.
NPI 1427494400
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since May 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
747 BROADWAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122(206) 215-2520(206) 386-3180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2023, Aug 26, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Praise Opara M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PRAISE OPARA M.D. (NPI 1427494400) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60665090) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Hospital, and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427494400
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PRAISE OPARACredential: M.D.
Location Address747 BROADWAYSeattle, WA 98122-4379
Mailing AddressPo Box 25608Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608 · (206) 320-4476 · Fax (206) 568-7043
Phone(206) 215-2520
Fax(206) 386-3180
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1427494400 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60665090
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License MD60665090 (WA)
747 BROADWAY, Seattle, WA 98122
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1427494400WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Praise Opara 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 ID8921396011
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161005000630
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 6

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.
443 services144 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
84 services43 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
67 services66 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
53 services26 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.
18 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

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, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500026
Location21601 76th Avenue WestEdmonds, WA 98026 · Snohomish County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500027
Location747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98122 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.

82.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.14
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.65

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.

ASHLEY NICOLE WILSON PHARMD.
Pharmacist
747 BROADWAY, ATTN: INPATIENT PHARMACY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 215-6283
MOHAMMAD IFFAT KABIR ANINDO MD
Internal Medicine
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 215-2520
DR. RICHARD KADERA MD
Hospitalist
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 215-2520
ROBERT C HANSEN MD
Hospitalist
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 215-2520
DR. ELIZABETH JEAN POTTER MD
Internal Medicine
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 215-2520
MR. BOBBY WALKER HOLLOWELL CPHT
Pharmacy Technician
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 386-6150
JOHN CAMPBELL MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
747 BROADWAY, HEATH BUILDING 10TH FLOOR
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (206) 215-4253
DAVID ROMANET PHARMD
Pharmacist
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
King County (602) 312-2220

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 Praise Opara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Praise Opara is 1427494400. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2013.

Where is Praise Opara located?

Praise Opara practices at 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The listed phone number is (206) 215-2520.

What is Praise Opara's specialty?

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

Is Praise Opara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Praise Opara 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 Praise Opara accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Praise Opara 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 Praise Opara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Praise Opara is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Hospital and Swedish Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Praise Opara was last updated on October 2, 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.