Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sam Taagen, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Seattle, WA
- NPI 1578518981
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
904 7Th Ave
Seattle, WA 981041132
(206) 860-5413
fax (206) 720-7413
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 27, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD00041216
- Medicaid
- WA #2036108
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578518981. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,361
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$187,779
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 598 | 351 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 479 | 321 | $140 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 363 | 287 | $8 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 343 | 301 | $13 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 341 | 285 | $10 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 268 | 268 | $141 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 194 | 162 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 188 | 143 | $9 | |
82728 |
Ferritin (blood protein) level | 94 | 69 | $13 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 88 | 66 | $193 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 174 peers in Seattle Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 57× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,022
Patients
718
Total drug cost
$111,091
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 289 | 107 | $4,048 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 268 | 98 | $6,398 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 208 | 70 | $1,775 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 172 | 66 | $1,458 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 132 | 51 | $1,891 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 125 | 46 | $2,120 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 121 | 51 | $2,143 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 120 | 46 | $680 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 97 | 38 | $1,358 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 91 | 31 | $809 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sam Taagen's medical specialty?
Dr. Sam Taagen practices Internal Medicine Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Sam Taagen practice?
Dr. Sam Taagen practices at 904 7Th Ave, Seattle, WA 981041132. Office phone: 2068605413.
What is Dr. Sam Taagen's NPI?
Dr. Sam Taagen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578518981, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sam Taagen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sam Taagen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sam Taagen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.