KATHLEEN KIM SACHIKO BERFIELD
NPI 1902121445
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Seattle, WA

Active since March 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 543-4333 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2016, Nov 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kathleen Kim Sachiko Berfield NPPES

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

KATHLEEN KIM SACHIKO BERFIELD (NPI 1902121445) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60666083) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902121445
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN KIM SACHIKO BERFIELD
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1902121445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60666083
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN8954792WA
Medicaid1902121445WA

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

Kathleen Kim Sachiko Berfield 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 ID5799077079
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160805000197
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 Kathleen Berfield reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
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.

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, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician 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.

New Patient
$189.37 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $47.34 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, 3RD FLOOR SW 350
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Occupational Therapist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, MAILBOX 356490
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Ophthalmology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 365485
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Anesthesiology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356015
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356100
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Hospitalist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
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 Kathleen Berfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Berfield is 1902121445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2010.

Where is Kathleen Berfield located?

Kathleen Berfield practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 543-4333.

What is Kathleen Berfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Kathleen Berfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Berfield 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 organization bills Medicare for Kathleen Berfield's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathleen Berfield reassigns Medicare benefits to The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, 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 Kathleen Berfield's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathleen Berfield accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Kathleen Berfield 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 Kathleen Berfield affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathleen Berfield is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Berfield was last updated on November 18, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.