Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Federal Way, WA

  • NPI 1346450376
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
33501 1St Way S
Federal Way, WA 980036208
(253) 838-2400
Mailing address
1100 9Th Ave, M4-Pfs
Seattle, WA 981012756

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 30, 2019
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Washington #MD60981640 · Missouri #2010015926 · Missouri #2007012432 · Texas #BP10025263

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346450376. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,962
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$222,940
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 448 273 $142
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 384 320 $101
92134 Imaging of retina 288 275 $46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 249 237 $41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 211 190 $73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 83 47 $601
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 79 52 $48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 59 59 $184
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 56 44 $31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 35 35 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Federal Way Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,526
Patients
580
Total drug cost
$68,960
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 596 151 $14,979
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 187 107 $6,556
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 162 42 $4,224
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 148 80 $3,731
Ofloxacin Generic 118 75 $1,588
Timolol Maleate Generic 88 24 $4,048
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 34 14 $699
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 34 25 $455
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 33 28 $514
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 30 23 $418

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bethlehem Belachew's medical specialty?
Dr. Bethlehem Belachew practices Ophthalmology Physician in Federal Way, WA.
Where does Dr. Bethlehem Belachew practice?
Dr. Bethlehem Belachew practices at 33501 1St Way S, Federal Way, WA 980036208. Office phone: 2538382400.
What is Dr. Bethlehem Belachew's NPI?
Dr. Bethlehem Belachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346450376, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bethlehem Belachew accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bethlehem Belachew accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bethlehem Belachew commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.