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CHARLES E ALPERS
NPI 1922188820
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Seattle, WA

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 598-6400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Charles E Alpers NPPES

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

CHARLES E ALPERS (NPI 1922188820) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00024243) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922188820
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES E ALPERS
Location AddressUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 543-6420
Phone(206) 598-6400
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 2012
✔ NPI 1922188820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00024243
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, Seattle, WA 98195
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINA06133
Other7447Internal Id-motor Vehicle Id
Medicaid1922188820WA
Medicare PIN000106416WA
Other0230650WA · L&i

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Charles E Alpers is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 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.

Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure 88350
An antibody evaluation involves testing a sample of your body fluid (like blood) to identify specific antibodies. Each additional single antibody stain procedure is a separate test for another specific antibody. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions by understanding your body's immune response.
93 services12 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
34 services13 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
19 services13 patients
Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure 88346
An antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure is a laboratory test. It's designed to identify specific proteins, or antibodies, in your body. This can help diagnose certain conditions or monitor your immune system's response to treatments. The procedure involves staining a single type of antibody for detection.
12 services12 patients

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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

BRENDA M SANDMAIER
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 288-1000
PATRICK C FREENY
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-6214
GEORGE A OJEMANN
Neurological Surgery
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-5637
CAROL M BUCHTER
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-4300
MARSHALL SCOTT HORWITZ
Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 616-2135
CORINNE LINA FLIGNER
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 598-6400
EDUS HOUSTON WARREN III
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 288-1000
GREGORY DEMBO
Anesthesiology
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 543-8606

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 Charles Alpers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Alpers is 1922188820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Charles Alpers located?

Charles Alpers practices at University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 598-6400.

What is Charles Alpers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Charles Alpers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Alpers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Charles Alpers accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Charles Alpers 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Alpers was last updated on December 31, 2012. 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.