Seattle Spine Institute PLLC
NPI 1952543217 · Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Ambulatory Surgical Center · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Seattle Spine Institute PLLC is a Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center organization in Seattle, WA (NPI 1952543217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952543217
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Paul Schwaegler, Surgeon(206) 322-1765
- License
- 00027530 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
5,603 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection, Bupivacaine Liposome, 1 MgC9290 | 5,586 | $1 |
| Placement of Device to Stabilize Or Reduce Pressure in Lower Spine in 1 Disc Space22867 | 17 | $15,093 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $1–$15,093 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-01
- Last updated
- 2023-11-20
- Certified
- 2023-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's NPI number?
- Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952543217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Seattle Spine Institute PLLC?
- Seattle Spine Institute PLLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Health Care Facilities).
- Where is Seattle Spine Institute PLLC located?
- Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 16th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-5699.
- What is Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Seattle Spine Institute PLLC is (206) 322-1765.
- Does Seattle Spine Institute PLLC accept Medicare?
- Seattle Spine Institute PLLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Seattle Spine Institute PLLC?
- The authorized official listed on Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's NPPES record is Paul Schwaegler, Surgeon. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's NPI active?
- Yes — Seattle Spine Institute PLLC's NPI (1952543217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.