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Active NPI 1528038460 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rita Koester , MD

Pediatrics • Tacoma, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rita Koester, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA. Practice services are available at 9040 JACKSON AVENUE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9040 Jackson Avenue

Tacoma, WA 984311303

Telephone 2539829154

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 18.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
153 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License WA MD00025527

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Timothy Barry , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1013378355

Registered Nurse

Arlene Labeste , MS OTR, L

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

NPI 1023252673

MSOTR, L

NPI 1023411717

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Susan Eaccarino , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1023614716

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tahera Arshad

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033261441
Dr. Pamela Finder , PsyD

Psychologist - Clinical

NPI 1043648157

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2019

Registered at 9040 JACKSON AVENUE, TACOMA, WA 984311303 (Tel: 2539829154)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2019

Registered at 9040 JACKSON AVENUE, TACOMA, WA 984310001 (Tel: 2539829154)

NPI Profile Active April 04, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2013

Registered at 690 BARNES BLVD, JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 984381303 (Tel: 2539829154)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2013

Registered at 690 BARNES BLVD, JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 984381303 (Tel: 2539829154)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2013

Recorded as RITA KOESTER, MD

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

Pediatrics (License #MD00025527 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528038460
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 24, 2006
Last Update: March 12, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

9040 Jackson Avenue

Tacoma, WA 984310001

Phone: 2539829154

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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