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Active NPI 1124522982 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ralph Donald Michel , MD

Anesthesiology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ralph Michel, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Michel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 9TH AVE.

Dr. Michel is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Telephone 2062236980
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Virginia Mason Medical Center Facility NPI 1376607234

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Seattle, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -10.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
702 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Michel (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
37 36 $85.00 $30.58
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter
30 29 $180.80 $74.77
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
27 27 $1450.37 $256.57
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
22 22 $764.00 $87.66
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
18 18 $664.89 $101.99
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement
16 16 $1435.50 $243.86
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
15 15 $120.00 $42.77
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
15 15 $1548.80 $228.81
64416 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter
14 14 $189.71 $73.82
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
13 12 $927.38 $111.88
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
12 12 $1327.33 $178.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-16
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD61439004

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2062236600

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

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

10 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location November 16, 2023

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2062236980)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 16, 2023

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2062236980)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 16, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #MD61439004 in WA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2022

Registered at 925 SENECA ST, SEATTLE, WA 981012742 (Tel: 2065836079)

NPI Profile Active March 19, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 19, 2018

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103003 (Tel: 3522650077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 100254, GAINESVILLE, FL 326100254 (Tel: 3522650077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2018

Recorded as RALPH MICHEL, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 19, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124522982
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 19, 2018
Last Update: November 16, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2062236980

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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