Active NPI 1093752347 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ruth M Berner , MD

Emergency Medicine • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruth Berner, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Berner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2901 SQUALICUM PKWY.

Dr. Berner is affiliated with Benewah Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen, detection test for influenza virus, a or b, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2901 Squalicum Pkwy

Bellingham, WA 982251851

Telephone 3607345400

Fax 3607386377

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Peacehealth Facility NPI 1689677320

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Bellingham, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +15.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (1495 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Berner (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Bellingham Specialty Average (20.5 Years) 20.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	75	66	$55.00	$50.28
87400 Detection test for Influenza virus, A or B	74	65	$39.00	$13.85
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	58	49	$7.00	$6.86
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	38	35	$25.00	$10.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	37	31	$30.00	$7.61
87430 Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep)	31	31	$24.00	$16.47
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	29	25	$23.00	$3.11
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	28	24	$53.00	$21.34
81003 Automated urinalysis test	13	13	$5.00	$2.20
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	12	$48.00	$13.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$575.00	$162.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	51	$415.00	$124.00
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	52	49	$60.77	$50.28
87400 Detection test for Influenza virus, A or B	47	44	$39.00	$13.85
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	35	34	$99.20	$27.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$400.00	$109.02
81003 Automated urinalysis test	24	24	$72.50	$2.20
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	23	21	$23.00	$3.11
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	19	19	$88.33	$34.62
87430 Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep)	15	15	$24.00	$16.47
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	14	13	$25.00	$10.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$275.00	$87.63
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	13	$30.00	$7.61
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$71.50	$13.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	72	71	$1761.00	$175.02
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	33	31	$1196.00	$120.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$400.00	$110.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	89	87	$1761.00	$177.32
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	67	65	$1196.00	$121.60
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	18	18	$630.00	$71.56
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	13	13	$2261.00	$216.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	117	115	$1761.00	$174.78
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	55	54	$1196.00	$120.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	170	168	$1729.53	$170.92
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	74	73	$1183.49	$116.16
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	22	22	$619.73	$61.24
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	12	12	$2235.42	$219.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	312	308	$1588.29	$170.48
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	59	58	$1119.93	$115.85
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	39	35	$652.74	$61.10
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	18	18	$1942.00	$219.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	418	406	$623.37	$171.06
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	177	169	$30.00	$8.39
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	100	100	$433.80	$115.83
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	42	42	$259.76	$61.06
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	28	28	$732.29	$220.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License WA MD00038906

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8256646 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Liwa

0168192 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bswa

0457BE (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare

98225-A002 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Benewah Medical Center

427 12th St, Plummer, ID 838514000

Benewah Medical Center

427 N 12th St, Plummer, ID 838510388

Benewah Medical Center

427 N, Plummer, ID 838510388

Benewah Medical Center

427 12th St, Plummer, ID 838514000

Phone: 2086861931

Benewah Medical Center

427 N, Plummer, ID 838510388

Benewah Medical Center

Po Box, Plummer, ID 83851

Benewah Medical Center

427 N 12th St, Plummer, ID 838510388

Benewah Medical Center

Po Box, Plummer, ID 83851

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 23, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2008

Registered at 2901 SQUALICUM PKWY, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251851 (Tel: 3607345400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2008

Registered at 505 S 336TH ST, SUITE 600, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980036328 (Tel: 2538386180)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2008

Recorded as RUTH BERNER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2008

Emergency Medicine (License #MD00038906 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093752347

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 02, 2006

Last Update: May 23, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

505 S 336th St, Suite 600

Federal Way, WA 980036328

Phone: 2538386180

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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