BRIE ALTENAU M.D.
NPI 1487946489
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Richland, WA

Active since May 09, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200, RICHLAND, WA 99352(509) 942-2555(509) 942-2340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Apr 5, 2021, May 15, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Brie Altenau M.d. NPPES

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

BRIE ALTENAU M.D. (NPI 1487946489) is an individual obstetrics provider in Richland, Washington, licensed in Washington (60652946) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kadlec Regional Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487946489
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VX0000X
Provider Legal NameBRIE ALTENAUCredential: M.D.
Location Address945 GOETHALS DR STE 200Richland, WA 99352-3552
Mailing Address550 Gage Blvd Ste 101Richland, WA 99352-9532 · (509) 942-3627 · Fax (509) 627-2983
Fax(509) 942-2340
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1487946489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · ObstetricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VX0000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 60652946
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200, Richland, WA 99352

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352-3514 · Phone (509) 946-4611 · Fax (509) 942-2340
Location 2505 NE 87th Ave Ste 160Vancouver, WA 98664-1965 · Phone (360) 514-1060 · Fax (360) 514-1065
Location 32101 NE 139th St, Ste 350Vancouver, WA 98686-2309 · Phone (360) 256-4060 · Fax (360) 256-0103

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

Brie Altenau 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 ID8628356672
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161026003011
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Brie Altenau reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Plastic Surgery
888 SWIFT BLVD
Richland, WA 99352
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 454 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
400 S 43RD ST
Renton, WA 98055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 689 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
505 NE 87TH AVE, SUITE 301
Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1800 NW MYHRE RD
Silverdale, WA 98383
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 223 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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richland, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500058
Location888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 · Benton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99352 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Advanced Practice Midwife
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Obstetrics & Gynecology
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Advanced Practice Midwife
945 GOETHALS DR STE 200
RICHLAND, WA 99352

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 Brie Altenau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brie Altenau is 1487946489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2011.

Where is Brie Altenau located?

Brie Altenau practices at 945 Goethals Dr Ste 200, Richland, WA 99352. The listed phone number is (509) 942-2555.

What is Brie Altenau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics, with taxonomy code 207VX0000X.

Is Brie Altenau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brie Altenau 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 Brie Altenau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brie Altenau reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Kadlec Regional Medical Center (Richland, WA), Valley Medical Group-Renton (Renton, WA), Peacehealth (Vancouver, WA) and Obhg Washington, PC (Silverdale, WA). 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 Brie Altenau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brie Altenau accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Providence Health Plan list Brie Altenau 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 Brie Altenau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brie Altenau is affiliated with Kadlec Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brie Altenau was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.