Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Seward, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1457612194
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1959 Ne Pacific St Box # 356465
Seattle, WA 981959186
(206) 520-5000
Mailing address
Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 24, 2025
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD61678798
Medicaid
NV #1457612194

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457612194. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
155
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$18,824
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 43 $88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 31 31 $109
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 28 28 $172
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 23 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $165

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Seattle Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$303
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Monteris Medical Corporation 1 $102.25
LivaNova USA, INC. 1 $94.04
Stryker Corporation 3 $76.20
Nexxt Spine LLC 1 $30.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$303

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$319
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 11 0 $319

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Seward's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Seward practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Seward practice?
Dr. Christopher Seward practices at 1959 Ne Pacific St Box # 356465, Seattle, WA 981959186. Office phone: 2065205000.
What is Dr. Christopher Seward's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Seward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457612194, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Seward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Seward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Seward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.