Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Catherine Benziger, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Seattle, WA
- NPI 1518266394
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
206 3Rd Ave S, Box 359945
Seattle, WA 981042697
(206) 744-1599
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 25, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD60391079
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518266394. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,250
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$44,416
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 608 | 511 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 181 | 181 | $67 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 62 | 62 | $14 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 49 | 49 | $74 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 44 | 44 | $166 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 41 | 41 | $21 | |
93325 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 37 | 37 | $3 | |
93244 |
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days | 33 | 33 | $23 | |
93321 |
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up | 33 | 32 | $7 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 31 | 22 | $114 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 174 peers in Seattle Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,199
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $3,034.08 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $136.55 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $28.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,577
Patients
598
Total drug cost
$296,290
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 211 | 81 | $4,427 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 203 | 79 | $4,113 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 136 | 46 | $5,155 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 126 | 29 | $100,711 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 108 | 37 | $2,423 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 103 | 42 | $1,339 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 100 | 29 | $98,188 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 91 | 41 | $773 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 88 | 39 | $920 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 81 | 30 | $733 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Catherine Benziger's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Benziger practices Internal Medicine Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Benziger practice?
Dr. Catherine Benziger practices at 206 3Rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 981042697. Office phone: 2067441599.
What is Dr. Catherine Benziger's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Benziger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518266394, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Benziger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Benziger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Benziger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (HCPCS 93018). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.