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Active NPI 1063531069 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Lee Compton , MD

Dermatology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Compton, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Compton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1660 S COLUMBIAN WAY.

Dr. Compton is affiliated with The Association Of University Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established 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

1660 S Columbian Way
1-228

Seattle, WA 98108

Telephone 2062775161
Fax 2067642903
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Seattle Vamc Facility NPI 1619925807

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.7 Yrs
State Avg: 19.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
126 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (397 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
27.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Compton (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 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
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes
472 454 $108.77 $38.17
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
263 72 $6.25 $2.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
208 179 $203.48 $71.16
17000 Destruction of skin growth
108 92 $171.06 $53.33
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
94 84 $51.30 $17.98
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
84 75 $212.80 $80.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
77 62 $299.64 $105.00
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
62 55 $116.81 $32.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
39 39 $255.03 $89.52
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
34 18 $67.52 $24.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
20 20 $410.40 $145.68
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
16 16 $144.89 $46.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License WA MD00044278

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00044278

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1063531069 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Labor & Industries
0289097 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981042420

Phone: 2067313000

The Association Of University Physicians

1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 981338401

Phone: 2063640500

The Association Of University Physicians

1570 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 981338401

Phone: 2063062800

The Association Of University Physicians

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 981950001

Phone: 2065984333

The Association Of University Physicians

1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 981950001

Phone: 2065983100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Bradley Anawalt , MD

Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

NPI 1144316977

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katherine Wysham

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1558637561
Dr. Rudolph Rodriguez , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1679503155

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 01, 2012

Registered at 1660 S COLUMBIAN WAY, 1-228, SEATTLE, WA 98108 (Tel: 2062775161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2012

Registered at 125 E LYNN ST, 304, SEATTLE, WA 98102 (Tel: 2067198125)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 01, 2012

Recorded as NICHOLAS COMPTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 01, 2012

Dermatology (License #MD00044278 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 29, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063531069
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 29, 2007
Last Update: June 01, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

125 E Lynn St, 304

Seattle, WA 98102

Phone: 2067198125

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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