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DR. MICHAEL ALAN THORPE M.D.
NPI 1821017104
Orthopaedic Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE #203, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 733-7670(360) 647-1901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Alan Thorpe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL ALAN THORPE M.D. (NPI 1821017104) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00022602) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821017104
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL ALAN THORPECredential: M.D.
Location Address2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE #203Bellingham, WA 98225-1811
Mailing Address2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite #203Bellingham, WA 98225-1811 · (360) 733-7670 · Fax (360) 647-1901
Phone(360) 733-7670
Fax(360) 647-1901
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2014
✔ NPI 1821017104 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00022602
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License MD00022602 (WA)
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINA09514WA
Medicare PINGAB23291WA

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. Michael Alan Thorpe 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Thorpe reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Peacehealth
21 mi
Hospitalist
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548698806 (360) 788-7768

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 98225 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
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
51%1,761 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
61%54 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%870 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%1,586 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
24%1,264 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 88% · 347 patients
99%347 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,586 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%1,586 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 505 patients
0%505 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DAVID FLARRY NP
Nurse Practitioner
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 734-2700
HANNAH SHEININ MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 734-1420
JESSICA M S VITTENGL ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 101
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 734-2700
DR. DAVID DROULLARD MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 788-8200
TODD N WITTE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 734-1420
PETER ALAN BEGLIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 101
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 734-2700
DR. JAMES CHRISTOPHER RUSSO PHARMD
Pharmacist
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 101
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 788-6934
THOMAS ARTHUR OLIVER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 101
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 734-2700

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 Michael Thorpe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Thorpe is 1821017104. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Michael Thorpe located?

Michael Thorpe practices at 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite #203, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 733-7670.

What is Michael Thorpe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Michael Thorpe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Thorpe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Thorpe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Thorpe reassigns Medicare benefits to Peacehealth (Sedro Woolley, WA). The 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 Michael Thorpe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Thorpe was last updated on September 12, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.