MICHELLE ANN HUNTER-BEHREND
NPI 1659637437
Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Michelle Hunter-behrend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Hunter-behrend is 1659637437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2012.

Q: What is Michelle Hunter-behrend's specialty?

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

Active since April 06, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 596-3300(253) 596-3301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Michelle Ann Hunter-behrend NPPES

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

MICHELLE ANN HUNTER-BEHREND (NPI 1659637437) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60629314) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Stanford.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659637437

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHELLE ANN HUNTER-BEHREND

Location Address209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4267

Mailing Address209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405-4267 · (253) 596-3300 · Fax (253) 596-3301

Phone(253) 596-3300

Fax(253) 596-3301

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2026

NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2026

✔ NPI 1659637437 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 · MD60629314✔ Licensed in CA · A126620

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.

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200 · Phone (650) 723-4000

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

Michelle Ann Hunter-behrend 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 ID1951621689

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160719000488

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

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

Multicare Health System

0.1 mi

Family Medicine

315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033202346 (253) 403-1000

Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians, PLLC

0.1 mi

Emergency Medicine

315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
125 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073854766 (253) 403-8327

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

17 mi

Multi-Specialty

2715 NACHES AVE SW # GSWA1N02
Renton, WA 98057

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1124264577 (509) 241-7349

Olympia Emergency Care Physicians PLLC

28 mi

Emergency Medicine

3900 CAPITAL MALL DR SW
Olympia, WA 98502

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
58 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1396498671 (253) 403-8327

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 5

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.

134 services130 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.

125 services111 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

35 services35 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.

33 services32 patients

Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500129

Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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