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Active NPI 1598085383 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Virginie Achim , MD

Surgery • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Virginie Achim, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 2010, Dr. Achim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 217 W CATALDO AVE FL 2.

Dr. Achim is affiliated with Providence Health And Services Washington and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit, 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

217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2

Spokane, WA 992012217

Telephone 5096242326
Fax 5097443040
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Spokane, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -4.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
53 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Achim (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Spokane Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 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
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope
86 70 $401.00 $126.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
75 75 $343.00 $110.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
66 44 $276.00 $89.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
61 61 $508.00 $166.12
38724 Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck
16 15 $3960.09 $1073.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $391.00 $127.43
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance
14 14 $419.00 $134.30
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands
11 11 $2767.91 $876.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-23
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD60441019

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.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License OR MD171367

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License IL 036.145414

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YX0007X

State License WA MD60441019

An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA ML 60165745

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Providence Health And Services Washington

217 W Cataldo Ave, Spokane, WA 992012217

Phone: 5096242326

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 28, 2022

Registered at 217 W CATALDO AVE FL 2, SPOKANE, WA 992012217 (Tel: 5096242326)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 28, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 421, LIBERTY LAKE, WA 990190421 (Tel: 8667472455)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2022

Otolaryngology (License #MD171367 in OR)

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2021

Registered at 217 W CATALDO AVE, SPOKANE, WA 992012217 (Tel: 5097476194)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2021

Otolaryngology (License #036.145414 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2018

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST RM 2.42, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129966582)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2018

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST RM 2.42, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129966582)

NPI Profile Active May 07, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2015

Registered at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON RD, SJH01, PORTLAND, OR 972393011 (Tel: 5034945350)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2015

Registered at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON RD, SJH01, PORTLAND, OR 972393011 (Tel: 5034945350)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 07, 2015

Recorded as VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2015

Otolaryngology (License #MD171367 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 03, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598085383
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 03, 2010
Last Update: December 23, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 421

Liberty Lake, WA 990190421

Phone: 8667472455

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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