DR. ALBERT L MERATI MD
NPI 1881645638
Otolaryngology in Seattle, WA
About Dr. Albert L Merati Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ALBERT L MERATI MD (NPI 1881645638) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00047950) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1991).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 4
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Albert L Merati 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Albert Merati reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Seattle, WA 98195
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 274 clinicians in this Medicare group
Seattle, WA 98105
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
Seattle, WA 98104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
SEATTLE, WA 98195
SEATTLE, WA 98195
SEATTLE, WA 98195
SEATTLE, WA 98195
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 Albert Merati's NPI number?
The NPI number for Albert Merati is 1881645638. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.
Where is Albert Merati located?
Albert Merati practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 598-4022.
What is Albert Merati's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Albert Merati enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Albert Merati 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Albert Merati's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Albert Merati reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Washington (Seattle, WA), The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA). 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 Albert Merati's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Albert Merati accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Albert Merati 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 Albert Merati affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Albert Merati is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Albert Merati was last updated on March 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.
# Dr. Albert L Merati, MD · NPI 1881645638
Otolaryngology physician in Seattle, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 15, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1881645638 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 15, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** MD00047950 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195-0001
- **Phone:** (206) 598-4022
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Of Washington (NPI 1104900398, Seattle, WA); The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians (NPI 1255449963, Seattle, WA); The Association Of University Physicians (NPI 1023041159, Seattle, WA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Washington School Of Medicine, class of 1991
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 27, 2013
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN G55143; Medicare PIN 8865932 (WA); Other 0231539 (WA); and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1881645638) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.