Active NPI 1467478750 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Cobert , MD

Otolaryngology • Covington, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Cobert, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Covington, WA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Cobert delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 17700 SE 272ND ST.

Dr. Cobert is affiliated with Multicare Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of impacted ear wax, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

17700 Se 272nd St

Covington, WA 980424951

Telephone 2533727115

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Multicare Health System Facility NPI 1093768657

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Covington, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Covington, WA (318 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cobert (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Covington Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	56	$242.00	$98.82
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	70	60	$134.00	$50.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	45	$343.00	$138.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$301.00	$120.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$449.00	$178.40
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	25	24	$352.00	$142.36
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	17	16	$81.00	$33.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	53	$187.00	$99.37
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	89	78	$124.00	$48.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$274.00	$119.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	53	$274.00	$135.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$418.00	$181.61
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	28	23	$295.00	$150.57
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	12	11	$539.00	$211.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	49	$184.00	$99.71
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	81	73	$117.00	$48.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	60	$261.00	$132.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$378.00	$176.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$251.00	$121.53
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	39	31	$281.00	$139.34
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	12	11	$505.00	$214.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	115	101	$113.00	$49.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	62	$170.00	$100.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	71	$248.00	$141.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$375.00	$174.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$247.00	$122.62
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	45	37	$260.00	$147.00
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	14	14	$483.00	$232.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	119	101	$113.00	$48.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	66	$165.00	$81.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$244.00	$118.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	57	$243.00	$118.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$372.00	$176.48
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	46	44	$260.00	$140.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	87	$163.00	$81.17
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	95	86	$122.00	$52.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$241.00	$117.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$368.00	$177.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	59	$241.00	$117.65
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	43	39	$266.00	$124.89
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	33	30	$115.00	$43.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	81	$164.00	$78.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$243.00	$115.06
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	86	76	$117.00	$49.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	52	$242.00	$112.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$371.00	$177.17
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	25	23	$273.00	$125.04
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	16	16	$127.00	$56.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	105	$168.00	$76.20
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	130	104	$121.00	$48.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$251.00	$113.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	54	$250.00	$111.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$382.00	$166.80
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	42	40	$281.00	$123.78
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	14	11	$513.00	$233.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License WA MD00031718

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Multicare Health System

202 N Division St, Auburn, WA 980014939

Multicare Health System

222 State Ave N, Kent, WA 980304544

Phone: 2533727788

Multicare Health System

17700 Se 272nd St, Covington, WA 980424951

Phone: 2533727030

Multicare Health System

311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 984053720

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Steven Burkhead , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1134310162

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michelle Batson , AuD

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

NPI 1891753141

Doctor of Audiology

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 08, 2011

Registered at 17700 SE 272ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 980424951 (Tel: 2533727115)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 08, 2011

Registered at 315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 984054234 (Tel: 2533727115)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 08, 2011

Recorded as STEPHEN COBERT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 08, 2011

Otolaryngology (License #MD00031718 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467478750

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 14, 2006

Last Update: December 08, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Tacoma, WA 984054234

Phone: 2533727115

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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