STEFAN KALE WHEAT MD
NPI 1700376928
Emergency Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since May 14, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
1550 N 115TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98133(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2021, May 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Stefan Kale Wheat Md NPPES

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

STEFAN KALE WHEAT MD (NPI 1700376928) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61262266) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and maintains a secondary practice location in Aurora.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700376928
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEFAN KALE WHEATCredential: MD
Location Address1550 N 115TH STSeattle, WA 98133-8401
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 520-5700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 14, 2022
NPI 1700376928 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 · MD61262266 Licensed in CO · DR.0065879
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.
1550 N 115TH ST, Seattle, WA 98133

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112505 e. 16th aveaurora, CO 80045-0000 · Phone (720) 848-0000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1700376928WA

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

Stefan Kale Wheat 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 ID6406106442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220622003297
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
169 services166 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.
62 services62 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.
20 services20 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

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
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Stefan Wheat's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stefan Wheat is 1700376928. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2018.

Where is Stefan Wheat located?

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

What is Stefan Wheat's specialty?

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

Is Stefan Wheat enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stefan Wheat 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 Stefan Wheat accept?

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

According to CMS data, Stefan Wheat is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stefan Wheat was last updated on June 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.