Active NPI 1780642397 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kristen M Wells , MD

Surgery • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristen Wells, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Dr. Wells delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 9TH AVE.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, 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

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Telephone 2063410060

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Virginia Mason Medical Center Facility NPI 1376607234

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +8.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.6 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

222 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wells (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$513.00	$158.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$336.00	$106.25

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	21	13	$267.00	$67.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$308.00	$106.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	11	$444.00	$172.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	21	21	$3582.00	$243.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$296.00	$108.08
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$3365.21	$179.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$295.00	$125.67
19301 Partial removal of breast	12	12	$3297.00	$613.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$451.00	$161.88
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	11	11	$1275.00	$126.24
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	11	11	$3205.00	$204.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	20	20	$3543.00	$250.51
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$3380.00	$136.70
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	11	$406.00	$142.62
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$2730.00	$136.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$416.00	$153.51
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	17	$406.00	$141.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$273.00	$104.19
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$2347.00	$152.06
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$2934.42	$250.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$267.23	$105.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$407.00	$164.39
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$2365.00	$127.96
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	20	20	$3239.00	$185.58
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	19	19	$2983.68	$258.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	16	$406.00	$146.02
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$2277.97	$161.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$273.00	$108.41
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$1884.59	$91.01
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1944.94	$172.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	24	24	$3102.00	$249.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$399.00	$156.40
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$2347.00	$176.17
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$406.00	$138.38
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$2850.00	$173.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$261.00	$102.53
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	14	14	$2816.00	$173.32
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$2286.86	$110.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-08

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD61564114

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 44601-020

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1780642397 (WI)

Medicaid State Provider ID

2292156 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 981011873

Phone: 2062236762

Secondary Practice Locations

16233 Sylvester Rd Sw Ste 110

Burien, WA 981663044

Phone: 2069018980

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

16 Associated Practitioners

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Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melissa Lorenz , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1265145213

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy , MD, FRCS (C-TH)

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1376069955

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), FRCS(CTH)

Dr. Joel Sternbach , MD, MBA

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1376838334

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Business Administration

Elizabeth Evans , MSN, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1386670107

Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 29, 2024

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2063410060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 741515, LOS ANGELES, CA 900741515 (Tel: 2065155811)

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2020

Registered at 1626 TUTTLE ST, BARABOO, WI 539131501 (Tel: 6083556868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2020

Registered at 1626 TUTTLE ST, BARABOO, WI 539131501 (Tel: 6083556868)

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NPI Profile Active January 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2016

Registered at 1626 TUTTLE ST, BARABOO, WI 53913 (Tel: 6083556868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2016

Registered at 1626 TUTTLE ST, BARABOO, WI 53913 (Tel: 6083556868)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 22, 2016

Recorded as KRISTEN WELLS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2016

Surgery (License #44601-020 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780642397

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 03, 2006

Last Update: November 08, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 741515

Los Angeles, CA 900741515

Phone: 2065155811

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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