DR. DAVID W DEMPSTER MD
NPI 1861438558
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Tacoma, WA

Active since June 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, GROUP HEALTH SPECIALTY CENTER, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 596-3444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2021, May 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. David W Dempster Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID W DEMPSTER MD (NPI 1861438558) is an individual nephrology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00040610) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861438558
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID W DEMPSTERCredential: MD
Location Address209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, GROUP HEALTH SPECIALTY CENTERTacoma, WA 98405-4265
Mailing Address209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma Medical CenterTacoma, WA 98405-5093 · (253) 596-3300 · Fax (253) 596-3301
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2021
NPI 1861438558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in WA · MD00040610
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD00040610 (WA)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid7128556WA
Medicaid8318081WA

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

Dr. David W Dempster 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 ID5698705861
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050819000409
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 2

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.

Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) 90962
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job. A physician visit once a month ensures your treatment is working effectively and adjusts it if necessary. This service is available for individuals aged 20 years and older.
33 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
31 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Family Medicine
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Orthopaedic Surgery
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 David Dempster's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Dempster is 1861438558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.

Where is David Dempster located?

David Dempster practices at 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way Group Health Specialty Center, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 596-3444.

What is David Dempster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is David Dempster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Dempster 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Dempster was last updated on March 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.