DR. KATHRYN POINDEXTER SCHERPELZ MD, PHD
NPI 1912361098
Pathology - Neuropathology in Seattle, WA
About Dr. Kathryn Poindexter Scherpelz Md, Phd NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KATHRYN POINDEXTER SCHERPELZ MD, PHD (NPI 1912361098) is an individual neuropathology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61073108) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (2016).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
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. Kathryn Poindexter Scherpelz Md, Phd 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 Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn Scherpelz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
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 5
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 2
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, WAHarborview Medical Center
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.
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 Kathryn Scherpelz's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kathryn Scherpelz is 1912361098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2016. The provider is also known as Kathryn Poindexter MD, Phd.
Where is Kathryn Scherpelz located?
Kathryn Scherpelz practices at 1959 NE Pacific St Box 357470, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 616-9343.
What is Kathryn Scherpelz's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Neuropathology, with taxonomy code 207ZN0500X.
Is Kathryn Scherpelz enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kathryn Scherpelz 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 Kathryn Scherpelz's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Scherpelz 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 Kathryn Scherpelz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kathryn Scherpelz accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Kathryn Scherpelz 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 Kathryn Scherpelz affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Kathryn Scherpelz is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and Harborview Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kathryn Scherpelz was last updated on June 29, 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.
# Dr. Kathryn Poindexter Scherpelz, MD, PHD · NPI 1912361098
Neuropathology physician in Seattle, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 5, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1912361098 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 5, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Neuropathology · taxonomy 207ZN0500X
- **State license:** MD61073108 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 357470, Seattle, WA 98195-6422
- **Phone:** (206) 616-9343
## 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:** The Association Of University Physicians (NPI 1023041159, Seattle, WA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine, class of 2016
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 29, 2021
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1912361098 (WA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1912361098) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.