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DR. JAMES R WICKERATH M.D.
NPI 1780610915
Emergency Medicine in Ellensburg, WA

Active since June 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1706 E CAPITOL AVE, VARIABLE SUBCONTRACTING CITIES AND STATES, ELLENSBURG, WA 98926(509) 674-3759 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. James R Wickerath M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES R WICKERATH M.D. (NPI 1780610915) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Ellensburg, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00028905) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780610915
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES R WICKERATHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1706 E CAPITOL AVE, VARIABLE SUBCONTRACTING CITIES AND STATESEllensburg, WA 98926
Mailing Address1706 E Capitol AveEllensburg, WA 98926-9442 · (509) 674-8511
Phone(509) 674-3759
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 2019
✔ NPI 1780610915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00028905
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.
1706 E CAPITOL AVE, Ellensburg, WA 98926
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Medica.Insurance ›

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)

Dr. James R Wickerath 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 James Wickerath reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Klickitat County Public Hospital District No 1
82 mi
Emergency Care
310 S ROOSEVELT AVE
Goldendale, WA 98620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1386689487 (Washington)
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780754507 (509) 773-4022
Spencer Municipal Hospital
1,248 mi
Clinic/Center
231 N 8TH AVE W
Hartley, IA 51346
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225767338 (712) 928-1020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98926 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.

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 James Wickerath's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wickerath is 1780610915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2006.

Where is James Wickerath located?

James Wickerath practices at 1706 E Capitol Ave Variable Subcontracting Cities And States, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The listed phone number is (509) 674-3759.

What is James Wickerath's specialty?

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

Is James Wickerath enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Wickerath is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Wickerath's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Wickerath reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Klickitat County Public Hospital District No 1 (Goldendale, WA) and Spencer Municipal Hospital (Hartley, IA). 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 James Wickerath's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Wickerath accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans and Medica list James Wickerath 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Wickerath was last updated on May 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.