DR. KATHERINE OLDENBURG HELLER M.D.
NPI 1912298365
Anesthesiology in Seattle, WA

Active since April 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Katherine Oldenburg Heller M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE OLDENBURG HELLER M.D. (NPI 1912298365) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60542611) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and maintains a secondary practice location in Atlanta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912298365
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE OLDENBURG HELLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 520-5700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 2018
✔ NPI 1912298365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60542611
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 149 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Suite 470AAtlanta, GA 30303-3049 · Phone (404) 778-0263

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1912298365WA

Accepted Insurance

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Katherine Oldenburg Heller M.d. 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 ID6002193372
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180912002334
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 Katherine Heller 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
33 services21 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.
30 services18 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
15 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320
Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
11 services11 patients

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

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 Katherine Heller's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Heller is 1912298365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2011.

Where is Katherine Heller located?

Katherine Heller practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Katherine Heller's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Katherine Heller enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Heller 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 Katherine Heller's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Heller 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 Katherine Heller's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Heller accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Katherine Heller 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 Katherine Heller affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Heller is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Heller was last updated on September 26, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.