James Diestelhorst, M.D.
NPI 1336148766 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bellingham, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Diestelhorst, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bellingham, WA (NPI 1336148766).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336148766
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00041071 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,547 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 350 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $128 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 194 | $21 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 158 | $31 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 111 | $25 |
| Test to Measure Oxygen Level in Blood Using Ear Or Finger Device Continuously Overnight94762 | 90 | $26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 149 | 72 |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 70 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 56 | 19 |
| Ambrisentan | 51 | — |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Handihaler | 45 | 14 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 45 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-18
- Last updated
- 2010-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Diestelhorst's NPI number?
- James Diestelhorst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336148766, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Diestelhorst's specialty?
- James Diestelhorst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Diestelhorst located?
- James Diestelhorst's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226-7123.
- What is James Diestelhorst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Diestelhorst is (360) 738-2200.
- Does James Diestelhorst accept Medicare?
- James Diestelhorst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Diestelhorst's NPI active?
- Yes — James Diestelhorst's NPI (1336148766) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.