RITA KOESTER MD
NPI 1528038460
Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Rita Koester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Koester is 1528038460. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Q: What is Rita Koester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Koester was last updated on March 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since January 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled

9040 JACKSON AVENUE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 982-9154 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Rita Koester Md NPPES

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

RITA KOESTER MD (NPI 1528038460) is an individual pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00025527) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528038460

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameRITA KOESTERCredential: MD

Location Address9040 JACKSON AVENUETacoma, WA 98431-1303

Mailing Address9040 Jackson AvenueTacoma, WA 98431-0001 · (253) 982-9154

Phone(253) 982-9154

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2019

✔ NPI 1528038460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00025527

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

9040 JACKSON AVENUE, Tacoma, WA 98431

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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 (PECOS)

Rita Koester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$100.78 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

MR. TIMOTHY MICHAEL BARRY RN

Registered Nurse

9040 JACKSON AVENUE, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-2235

DANIEL G NG PHARMD

Pharmacist

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-1110

MS. SUSAN EACCARINO LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-2252

DR. TAHERA ARSHAD

Internal Medicine

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-2462

PAMELA FINDER PSY.D.

Psychologist (Clinical)

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-1110

CAITLIN BETTGER MD

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431

Pierce County (210) 916-5910

DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER KETCHUM MD

Surgery

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-2252

MISS EILEEN C GONZALEZ LEGG LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431

Pierce County (253) 968-2252

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 Rita Koester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Koester is 1528038460. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Rita Koester located?

Rita Koester practices at 9040 Jackson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 982-9154.

What is Rita Koester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Rita Koester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Koester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Koester was last updated on March 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.