NIKOLAY GENCHEV KOLEV MD
NPI 1699951699
Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA

Active since January 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Nikolay Genchev Kolev Md NPPES

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

NIKOLAY GENCHEV KOLEV MD (NPI 1699951699) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00048245) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Island Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699951699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNIKOLAY GENCHEV KOLEVCredential: MD
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1699951699 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00048245
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD00048245 (WA)
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1055768WA
Other8946056WA · State Crime Victims
OtherP00459013WA · Railroad
Other0228167WV · State L&i

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

Nikolay Genchev Kolev 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 ID5496837171
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080204000222
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Nikolay Kolev reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
202 N DIVISION ST
Auburn, WA 98001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
9801 FRONTIER AVE SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1144432634 (Washington)
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
105 W SIMPSON AVE
Mccleary, WA 98557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740211028 (Washington)
  • 138 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1005 COLLEGE VIEW DR
Riverton, WY 82501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
172 4TH ST SE
Huron, SD 57350
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2450 S TELSHOR BLVD
Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
150 10TH ST NW
Milaca, MN 56353
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,302 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
911 NORTHLAND DR
Princeton, MN 55371
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2680 SNELLING AVE N, SUITE 200
Roseville, MN 55113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,361 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
407 S WHITE ST
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 8 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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
100 services98 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Anacortes, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number500007
Location1211 24th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221 · Skagit County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Highline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burien, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500011
Location16251 Sylvester Road SWBurien, WA 98166 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Summit Pacific Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Elma, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501304
Location600 East Main StreetElma, WA 98541 · Grays Harbor County
Emergency services

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
$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
$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.

Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Nikolay Kolev's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikolay Kolev is 1699951699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2008.

Where is Nikolay Kolev located?

Nikolay Kolev practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Nikolay Kolev's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nikolay Kolev enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nikolay Kolev 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 Nikolay Kolev's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nikolay Kolev reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Auburn, WA), Public Hospital District No 4 King County Washington (Snoqualmie, WA), Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Mccleary, WA), Riverton Physician Practices, LLC (Riverton, WY), Huron Regional Medical Center Inc (Huron, SD) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Nikolay Kolev's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nikolay Kolev accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Nikolay Kolev 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 Nikolay Kolev affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nikolay Kolev is affiliated with Island Hospital, Highline Medical Center and Summit Pacific Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nikolay Kolev was last updated on February 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.