Michael Strother, MD
NPI 1801960653 · Specialist · Kirkland, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Strother, MD is a Specialist provider in Kirkland, WA (NPI 1801960653).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801960653
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00037967 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,302 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 677 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 472 | $94 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 407 | $36 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 255 | $62 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 102 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 84 | 60 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 55 | 24 |
| Ketoconazole | 49 | 25 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 46 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 13 |
| Minoxidil | 20 | — |
| Mupirocin | 19 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 4 records (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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Strother's NPI number?
- Michael Strother's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801960653, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Strother's specialty?
- Michael Strother is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michael Strother located?
- Michael Strother's practice location on file with NPPES is 12911 120th Ave Ne Ste G100, Kirkland, WA 98034-3027.
- What is Michael Strother's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Strother is (425) 899-4144.
- Does Michael Strother accept Medicare?
- Michael Strother is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Strother's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Strother's NPI (1801960653) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.