Brian Patterson, MD
NPI 1982792131 · Family Medicine Physician · Bellingham, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Patterson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bellingham, WA (NPI 1982792131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982792131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00012166 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
255 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 138 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $90 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 32 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 13 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$126 (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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 | 31 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 48 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 39 | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 38 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 35 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2021-06-02
- Certified
- 2021-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Patterson's NPI number?
- Brian Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982792131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Patterson's specialty?
- Brian Patterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Patterson located?
- Brian Patterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3130 Ellis St, Bellingham, WA 98225-1904.
- What is Brian Patterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Patterson is (360) 734-4404.
- Does Brian Patterson accept Medicare?
- Brian Patterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Patterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Patterson's NPI (1982792131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.