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Dr. James Alan Obester , MD

Anesthesiology • Vancouver, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Obester, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Anesthesiology in Vancouver, WA. Practice services are available at 2211 NE 139TH ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope, anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2211 Ne 139th St
Room 2c117

Vancouver, WA 986862742

Telephone 3604872500
Fax 3604872539
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Facility NPI 1700809829

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Vancouver, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
74 Specialists

Practicing in Vancouver, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope
28 28 $700.79 $154.45
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
16 16 $561.75 $122.87
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope
15 15 $751.47 $165.61
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
14 14 $1239.00 $281.47
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
12 12 $1035.67 $239.16
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
11 11 $133.00 $48.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD00044809

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OR MD25922

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1477507622

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1558315705

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lisa Harrison , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1760439079

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2009

Registered at 2211 NE 139TH ST, ROOM 2C117, VANCOUVER, WA 986862742 (Tel: 3604872500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 5157, VANCOUVER, WA 986685157 (Tel: 3606673056)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2009

Recorded as JAMES OBESTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #MD00044809 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356389621
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2006
Last Update: April 02, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5157

Vancouver, WA 986685157

Phone: 3606673056

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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