Active NPI 1316096597 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cathrine J Wheeler , MD

Internal Medicine • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cathrine Wheeler, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Wheeler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 206 3RD AVE S.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, 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, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

206 3rd Ave S

Seattle, WA 981042697

Telephone 2067441599

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Harborview Medical Center Facility NPI 1235777616

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 Internal Medicine in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

839 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

26.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wheeler (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	166	$330.00	$139.78
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	158	101	$42.00	$17.33
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	140	140	$391.00	$141.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	46	$235.00	$100.53
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	29	27	$86.00	$35.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	22	$466.00	$197.65
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	26	26	$141.00	$81.82
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose	24	23	$53.00	$43.54
91320 Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im	24	23	$295.00	$134.99
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	24	17	$65.00	$9.12
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	19	14	$235.00	$99.93
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	17	17	$45.00	$7.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	127	$312.00	$138.20
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	137	137	$370.00	$140.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	94	$221.00	$99.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	29	$438.00	$195.51
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	32	32	$69.00	$33.75
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	28	28	$170.00	$73.10
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	15	$13.00	$2.20
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	14	11	$315.00	$139.90
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	13	12	$42.00	$7.52
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$69.00	$33.75
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	13	13	$693.00	$281.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	187	125	$312.00	$143.03
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	131	131	$334.69	$145.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	88	$211.00	$100.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	43	43	$69.00	$33.93
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	42	42	$170.00	$68.58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	14	$420.00	$200.12
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$69.00	$34.06
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	11	11	$693.00	$278.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	125	$312.00	$143.21
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	130	130	$326.00	$147.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	97	$211.00	$101.38
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	43	43	$69.00	$19.63
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	42	42	$94.00	$65.26
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	34	24	$17.00	$5.75
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	16	16	$42.00	$7.86
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$13.00	$2.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	132	$297.00	$121.48
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	124	124	$326.00	$130.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	118	96	$201.00	$84.01
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	40	40	$69.00	$18.11
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	33	33	$94.00	$60.80
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	26	22	$17.00	$5.86
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	17	17	$69.00	$18.53
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	17	17	$98.00	$97.65
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	14	12	$42.00	$10.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	198	120	$294.00	$118.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	103	$198.00	$80.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	109	109	$322.00	$127.65
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	42	41	$67.95	$18.23
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	35	35	$94.00	$54.74
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	20	11	$13.00	$6.10
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	13	11	$60.00	$10.57
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	11	11	$66.00	$18.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	267	152	$195.00	$79.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	113	$290.00	$116.65
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	112	112	$322.00	$126.77
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	35	35	$67.00	$22.66
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	31	31	$93.00	$52.30
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	28	28	$57.00	$22.66
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	24	24	$57.00	$18.66
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	18	18	$97.00	$95.06
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	13	12	$59.00	$11.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	242	147	$188.00	$78.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	204	125	$280.00	$114.06
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	78	78	$311.00	$124.65
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	43	42	$45.00	$18.22
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	42	41	$65.00	$28.24
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	36	$55.00	$28.24
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	23	11	$57.00	$12.53
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	18	18	$95.11	$92.33
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	18	18	$213.00	$186.27
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	12	$55.00	$18.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-12

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00045319

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

1316096597 (WA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

8447666 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield #

3919WH (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Specialist Pin

US7799799 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Labor And Industries #

0039581 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

206 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 981042697

Phone: 2067441500

Secondary Practice Locations

5350 Tallman Ave Nw Ste 301

Seattle, WA 981075902

Phone: 2063203335

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Catherine Benziger , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1518266394

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Genevieve Ameling

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1548757982

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2025

Registered at 206 3RD AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 981042697 (Tel: 2067441599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095 (Tel: 2065205700)

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2021

Registered at 5350 TALLMAN AVE NW STE 301, SEATTLE, WA 981075902 (Tel: 2063203335)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 25608, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841250608 (Tel: 2063204476)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2021

Recorded as CATHRINE WHEELER, MD

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NPI Profile Active January 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2012

Registered at 5350 TALLMAN AVE NW, SUITE 301, SEATTLE, WA 98107 (Tel: 2063203335)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2012

Registered at 5350 TALLMAN AVE NW, SUITE 301, SEATTLE, WA 98107 (Tel: 2063203335)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 13, 2012

Recorded as CATHRINE WHEELER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2012

Internal Medicine (License #MD00045319 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 09, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316096597

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 09, 2007

Last Update: August 12, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 50095

Seattle, WA 981455095

Phone: 2065205700

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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