CHRISTOPHER BURESH
NPI 1972578417
Emergency Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since February 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christopher Buresh NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER BURESH (NPI 1972578417) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61086674) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972578417
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER BURESH
Location Address325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-2420
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2020
NPI 1972578417 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD61086674
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Buresh 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 ID5193743227
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200921002972
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
44 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359920
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Social Worker (Clinical)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359760
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physician Assistant (Medical)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Occupational Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Christopher Buresh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Buresh is 1972578417. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2006.

Where is Christopher Buresh located?

Christopher Buresh practices at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Christopher Buresh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Buresh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Buresh 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.

What insurance does Christopher Buresh accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Christopher Buresh 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 Christopher Buresh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Buresh is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Buresh was last updated on November 17, 2020. 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.