Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Vary, MD, PHD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1164533048
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Box 354697, 4225 Roosevelt Way Ne - 4Th Floor
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 598-5065
fax (206) 598-4768

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 18, 2022
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD 60083439

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164533048. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,324
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,720
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 481 129 $4
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 208 177 $60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 192 174 $77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 168 140 $113
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 80 71 $56
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 52 50 $87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $154
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 35 23 $27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $102
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 21 21 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Seattle Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
389
Patients
115
Total drug cost
$60,775
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 56 29 $1,291
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 55 42 $432
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 41 18 $3,899
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 41 0 $2,461
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 39 0 $1,096
Metronidazole Generic 24 11 $1,498
Hydrocortisone Generic 20 15 $113
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 18 0 $976
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 16 0 $106
Lidocaine Generic 14 0 $621

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Vary's medical specialty?
Dr. James Vary practices Dermatology Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. James Vary practice?
Dr. James Vary practices at Box 354697, Seattle, WA 98105. Office phone: 2065985065.
What is Dr. James Vary's NPI?
Dr. James Vary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164533048, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Vary accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Vary accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Vary commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.