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JAMES BENSON METZ MD
NPI 1780793968
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105(207) 987-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2018, Jul 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About James Benson Metz Md NPPES

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

JAMES BENSON METZ MD (NPI 1780793968) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60078160) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780793968
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BENSON METZCredential: MD
Location Address4800 SAND POINT WAY NESeattle, WA 98105
Mailing Address1959 Ne Pacific St, C212, Box 356340Seattle, WA 98195-6340 · (206) 543-0065
Phone(207) 987-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1780793968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60078160
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 ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License ML20008690 (WA)
Also ListedPediatrics · Child Abuse PediatricsTaxonomy 2080C0008X
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Benson Metz Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98105 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.

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.

NALINI MALARKKAN MD
Anesthesiology
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-2728
MS. LINDA E EBLEN MA
Speech-Language Pathologist
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, MAIL STOP W-6839
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-6164
DR. JAMES TOLIVER BENNETT JR. M.D., PH.D.
Medical Genetics (Clinical Molecular Genetics)
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, GENETIC MEDICINE
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-2056
DR. LESLIE ANN DERVAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, MB.10.620
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-0293
DR. INDI TREHAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-2000
MS. JENNIFER PATANO CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, MS O.7.720
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-8949
MRS. SUSAN L HOLTZCLAW ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, MAILSTOP T-2108
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-5691
SHENG ZHOU MD
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 987-2105

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 Metz's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Metz is 1780793968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is James Metz located?

James Metz practices at 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. The listed phone number is (207) 987-2000.

What is James Metz's specialty?

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

Is James Metz enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does James Metz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list James Metz 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 Metz was last updated on August 13, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.