CHRISTOPHER J. SEWARD M.D.
NPI 1457612194
Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA
About Christopher J. Seward M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTOPHER J. SEWARD M.D. (NPI 1457612194) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61678798) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2012).
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
Christopher J. Seward 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Seward reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Seattle, WA 98105
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
Seattle, WA 98104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
- 6 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 3
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.
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAHarborview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAPhysician 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.
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 Christopher Seward's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Seward is 1457612194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2012.
Where is Christopher Seward located?
Christopher Seward practices at 1959 NE Pacific St Box # 356465, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.
What is Christopher Seward's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
Is Christopher Seward enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Seward 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 Christopher Seward's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Seward reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA), The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and Garber Kaplan Douds PLLC (Las Vegas, NV). 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 Christopher Seward's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Seward accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Christopher Seward 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 Christopher Seward affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christopher Seward is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and Harborview Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Seward was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.