WILLIAM ARTHUR ALTEMEIER IV MD
NPI 1447335278
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Seattle, WA

Active since October 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 598-4615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About William Arthur Altemeier Iv Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM ARTHUR ALTEMEIER IV MD (NPI 1447335278) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00032090) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447335278
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM ARTHUR ALTEMEIER IVCredential: MD
Location AddressUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-6166
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2012
NPI 1447335278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in WA · MD00032090
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1447335278WA
Medicare PINAB05433WA
Other0230654WA · L&i
Medicare UPING77733
Other0206Internal Id-motor Vehicle Id

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Arthur Altemeier Iv Md 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 ID7315082054
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100304000957
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 4

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.

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
81 services70 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.
81 services18 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
58 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 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.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
18 suppliers123 claims12,045 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers28 claims4,500 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers47 claims8,332 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
7 suppliers21 claims4,194 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
24 suppliers88 claims88 services$18.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
22 suppliers139 claims160 services$12.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Neurological Surgery
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Anesthesiology
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

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 William Altemeier's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Altemeier is 1447335278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2006.

Where is William Altemeier located?

William Altemeier practices at University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 598-4615.

What is William Altemeier's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is William Altemeier enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Altemeier 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 William Altemeier accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list William Altemeier 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 William Altemeier affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Altemeier is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Altemeier was last updated on January 24, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.