LINDSAY COOK MERTZ PA-C
NPI 1861940504
Physician Assistant in Seattle, WA

Active since September 12, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 17TH AVE FL 6, SEATTLE, WA 98122(206) 215-4545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2024, Nov 28, 2022, Nov 19, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lindsay Cook Mertz Pa-c NPPES

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

LINDSAY COOK MERTZ PA-C (NPI 1861940504) is an individual physician assistant in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA60688533) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861940504
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLINDSAY COOK MERTZCredential: PA-C
Location Address550 17TH AVE FL 6Seattle, WA 98122-5788
Mailing AddressPo Box 25608Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608 · (206) 320-4476 · Fax (206) 568-7043
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2024
NPI 1861940504 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in WA · PA60688533 Licensed in NC · 0010-11908
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
550 17TH AVE FL 6, Seattle, WA 98122

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lindsay Cook Pa-c

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2067896WA

Accepted Insurance

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

Lindsay Cook Mertz Pa-c 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 ID2365730249
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161007001722
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 3

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.
85 services49 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 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.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500025
Location500 17th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services

Swedish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500027
Location747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122 · King 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
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Nurse Practitioner
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Nurse Practitioner
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Physician Assistant
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
550 17TH AVE FL 6
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
550 17TH AVE FL 6
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 Lindsay Mertz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lindsay Mertz is 1861940504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2016. The provider is also known as Lindsay Cook Pa-C.

Where is Lindsay Mertz located?

Lindsay Mertz practices at 550 17th Ave Fl 6, Seattle, WA 98122. The listed phone number is (206) 215-4545.

What is Lindsay Mertz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Lindsay Mertz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lindsay Mertz 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.

What insurance does Lindsay Mertz accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Lindsay Mertz 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.

Is Lindsay Mertz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lindsay Mertz is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill and Swedish Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lindsay Mertz was last updated on December 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.