Active NPI 1568712560 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Richard Torres , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Richard Torres, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Richard Torres delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 9TH AVE # H8-25.

Richard Torres is affiliated with The Association Of University Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. 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 # H8-25

Seattle, WA 98101

Telephone 2063140860

Fax 2063411401

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Seattle, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -0.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.3 Yrs

State Avg: 12.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

833 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (3774 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Torres (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	154	72	$225.65	$70.23
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	38	38	$323.00	$102.91
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	35	30	$340.49	$105.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	234	96	$203.99	$72.46
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	79	71	$298.09	$108.99
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	67	65	$299.15	$105.78
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	66	15	$109.00	$45.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	325	90	$192.62	$64.85
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	117	109	$276.95	$93.40
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	62	61	$286.81	$96.97
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	17	17	$195.59	$65.70
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	13	13	$296.00	$101.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	287	88	$191.00	$65.01
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	127	112	$275.00	$93.58
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	56	54	$285.00	$97.86
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	27	23	$296.00	$102.00
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$193.00	$62.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	282	102	$191.00	$67.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	150	131	$272.00	$96.64
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	78	77	$283.00	$99.96
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	41	32	$293.00	$103.73
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	18	$193.00	$67.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	249	105	$190.00	$65.18
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	173	143	$271.00	$92.74
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	104	103	$283.00	$96.02
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	16	16	$192.00	$65.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	126	47	$193.00	$65.48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	34	29	$278.00	$93.72
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	31	29	$289.00	$97.66
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	20	20	$196.00	$66.26
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	18	11	$195.00	$65.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-27

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WA PA60702357

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Association Of University Physicians

325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981042420

Phone: 2067313000

Secondary Practice Locations

1550 N 115th St

Seattle, WA 981338401

Phone: 2065205000

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

11 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2023

Recorded as RICHARD TORRES, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2023

Physician Assistant (License #PA60702357 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2018

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE # H8-25, SEATTLE, WA 98101 (Tel: 2063140860)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2018

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE # H8-25, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2063140860)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2018

Physician Assistant

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NPI Profile Active February 26, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 26, 2015

Registered at 4311 11TH AVE NE, SUITE 200, SEATTLE, WA 981056366 (Tel: 2066164001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2015

Registered at 4311 11TH AVE NE, SUITE 200, SEATTLE, WA 981056366 (Tel: 2066164001)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 26, 2015

Recorded as RICHARD TORRES

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 26, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 17, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568712560

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 17, 2012

Last Update: July 27, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1100 9th Ave # H8-25

Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2063140860

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