KARL DOUGLAS HEWARD MD
NPI 1497332670
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Seattle, WA

Active since March 25, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1550 N 115TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98133(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Jun 9, 2025, Mar 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Karl Douglas Heward Md NPPES

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

KARL DOUGLAS HEWARD MD (NPI 1497332670) is an individual neurology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61659441) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497332670
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameKARL DOUGLAS HEWARDCredential: MD
Location Address1550 N 115TH STSeattle, WA 98133-8401
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025
NPI 1497332670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License Licensed in WA · MD61659441
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1550 N 115TH ST, Seattle, WA 98133

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11536 N 115th St Ste 130Seattle, WA 98133-8416 · Phone (802) 847-2345

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

Karl Douglas Heward 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 ID5799188058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250709004187
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.

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 98133 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.

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
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Emergency Medicine
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Emergency Medicine
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Registered Nurse
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Emergency Medicine
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Dietitian, Registered
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133

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 Karl Heward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Heward is 1497332670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2021.

Where is Karl Heward located?

Karl Heward practices at 1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Karl Heward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Karl Heward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karl Heward 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 Karl Heward accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Karl Heward 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 Karl Heward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karl Heward is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Heward was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.