DEANNE SAMESHIMA HIGA DO
NPI 1740632272
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since July 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
747 BROADWAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122(206) 386-6000(206) 215-6364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 30, 2022, Mar 5, 2022, Apr 9, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Deanne Sameshima Higa Do NPPES

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

DEANNE SAMESHIMA HIGA DO (NPI 1740632272) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (OP61287516) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740632272
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDEANNE SAMESHIMA HIGACredential: DO
Location Address747 BROADWAYSeattle, WA 98122-4379
Mailing AddressPo Box 25608Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608 · (206) 320-4476 · Fax (206) 568-7043
Fax(206) 215-6364
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023
NPI 1740632272 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 · OP61287516
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License OP61287516 (WA)
747 BROADWAY, Seattle, WA 98122

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Deanne Miyo Ohata Sameshima

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2213968WA

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

Deanne Sameshima Higa Do 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 ID6709272784
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220330001872
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
331 services119 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
172 services77 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
88 services83 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.
66 services63 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hilo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilo, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number120005
Location1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98122 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

82.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.14
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.65

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.

Pharmacist
747 BROADWAY, ATTN: INPATIENT PHARMACY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Internal Medicine
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Hospitalist
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Hospitalist
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Internal Medicine
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Pharmacy Technician
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
747 BROADWAY, HEATH BUILDING 10TH FLOOR
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Pharmacist
747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122

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 Deanne Higa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deanne Higa is 1740632272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2016. The provider is also known as Deanne Miyo Ohata Sameshima.

Where is Deanne Higa located?

Deanne Higa practices at 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. The listed phone number is (206) 386-6000.

What is Deanne Higa's specialty?

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

Is Deanne Higa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deanne Higa 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.

Is Deanne Higa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deanne Higa is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deanne Higa was last updated on September 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.