DR. MICHAEL JAMES NUARA M.D.
NPI 1942498357
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WA
About Dr. Michael James Nuara M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL JAMES NUARA M.D. (NPI 1942498357) is an individual otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60527918) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2003).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
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. Michael James Nuara 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Michael Nuara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Seattle, WA 98101
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
- 1,021 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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Michael Nuara's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Nuara is 1942498357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2007.
Where is Michael Nuara located?
Michael Nuara practices at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. The listed phone number is (206) 223-6600.
What is Michael Nuara's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207YX0905X.
Is Michael Nuara enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Nuara 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 Michael Nuara's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Nuara reassigns Medicare benefits to Virginia Mason Medical Center (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 Michael Nuara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Michael Nuara accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Michael Nuara 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 Michael Nuara affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Nuara is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Nuara was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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. Michael James Nuara, M.D. · NPI 1942498357
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery physician in Seattle, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 10, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1942498357 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 10, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery · taxonomy 207YX0905X
- **State license:** MD60527918 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98101-2756
- **Phone:** (206) 223-6600
## 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:** Virginia Mason Medical Center (NPI 1003970989, Seattle, WA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Illinois College Of Med, class of 2003
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 7, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1942498357) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.