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MELISSA SWENSON M.D.
NPI 1558557637
Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since September 21, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1717 S J ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-4101 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melissa Swenson M.d. NPPES

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

MELISSA SWENSON M.D. (NPI 1558557637) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (600959194) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558557637
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA SWENSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1717 S J ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J St, Emergency DepartmentTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-4101
Phone(253) 426-4101
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2010
✔ NPI 1558557637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · 600959194✔ Licensed in CA · A101279
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Swenson M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Swenson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Highline Emergency Physicians PLLC
16 mi
Emergency Medicine
16251 SYLVESTER RD SW
Burien, WA 98166
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669757290 (206) 431-5314
Emergency Physicians Inc
2,456 mi
Emergency Medicine
800 PRUDENTIAL DR
Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 428 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285686675 (904) 396-5682

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
49 services49 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
32 services32 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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.

ELIZABETH CULP
Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6163
GLAUCIA DE CASTRO MOREIRA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6625
GRANT ALEXANDER YELLIOTT II PA C
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6660
MS. JESSICA WAI-YING TAM MD
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
KARA SPRINGER CRANE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 432-8216
BROOKE ELIZABETH CLOVER-OWENS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
NATHANIEL ERIC SIEV MD
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
PRISCILLA RUTH JAMES AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

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 Melissa Swenson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Swenson is 1558557637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2007.

Where is Melissa Swenson located?

Melissa Swenson practices at 1717 S J St Emergency Department, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-4101.

What is Melissa Swenson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Melissa Swenson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Swenson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Swenson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Swenson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Highline Emergency Physicians PLLC (Burien, WA) and Emergency Physicians Inc (Jacksonville, FL). 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 Melissa Swenson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Swenson was last updated on February 1, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.