Active NPI 1316289135 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David W Fitz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Fitz, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2013, Dr. Fitz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST.

Dr. Fitz is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of joints, multiple. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1959 Ne Pacific St

Seattle, WA 981954494

Telephone 2065205000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Washington Facility NPI 1326002049

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Seattle, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -8.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

154 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

27.3% 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. Fitz (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	46	41	$92.55	$33.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	31	$261.09	$89.02
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	25	24	$86.70	$31.87
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	19	16	$132.49	$48.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$480.28	$167.41
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	17	12	$9.42	$7.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$371.17	$127.39
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	14	$116.90	$42.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	12	$223.57	$72.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	11	$3767.19	$1290.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$319.54	$112.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	72	$236.12	$95.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	55	$369.92	$127.45
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	48	38	$132.49	$46.97
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	47	41	$92.55	$33.58
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	46	40	$86.70	$31.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	34	29	$224.51	$71.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$319.54	$110.50
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	26	$116.90	$40.95
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	21	$9.39	$5.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$480.28	$156.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$3723.30	$1207.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	76	$202.60	$101.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	77	$293.80	$141.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$444.50	$185.21
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	42	34	$214.12	$78.08
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	23	$4399.65	$1402.42
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	15	$4648.70	$1438.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	16	$138.40	$55.16
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	14	12	$134.10	$54.32
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	12	11	$9.62	$5.77
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	11	11	$9.20	$3.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	89	61	$135.26	$52.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	55	$187.44	$83.63
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	62	43	$131.76	$49.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	50	$264.17	$118.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$403.19	$179.62
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	34	20	$117.99	$42.55
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	25	17	$198.02	$72.87
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	22	15	$10.00	$6.03
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	22	20	$4266.75	$1512.95
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	11	$4261.62	$1434.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	44	44	$2056.52	$325.24
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	36	25	$92.70	$34.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$356.50	$176.30
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	29	29	$1993.97	$411.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$235.60	$117.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	17	$97.00	$36.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$234.90	$116.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$184.19	$80.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$1919.78	$241.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	16	$2087.81	$241.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-03

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA MD60940781

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License IL 036172891

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1316289135 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

600 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8475359510

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451673

Phone: 3129266146

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1200 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451601

Phone: 8477358500

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1000 Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8472345600

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8475358500

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600451659

Phone: 8472345600

Secondary Practice Locations

1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level3

Lake Forest, IL 600451658

Phone: 8475358500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036172891 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2019

Registered at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 981954494 (Tel: 2065205000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 30, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD60940781 in WA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2018

Registered at 55 FRUIT STEET, YAWKEY 3, BOSTON, MA 02114

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NPI Profile Active July 04, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 04, 2013

Registered at 420 E SUPERIOR ST, RUBLOFF BUILDING, 12TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 606114494 (Tel: 3125037975)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 04, 2013

Registered at 401 E ONTARIO ST, APT 510, CHICAGO, IL 606113051 (Tel: 4125514947)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 04, 2013

Recorded as DAVID FITZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 04, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #125064196 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 19, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316289135

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 19, 2013

Last Update: February 03, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 50095

Seattle, WA 981455095

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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