Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Amir Aref

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1063522126
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9600 Veterans Dr Sw
Tacoma, WA 984930003
(253) 582-8440
Mailing address
1222 N Sunset Dr
Tacoma, WA 984061027

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00038017

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063522126. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,077
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$227,226
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 1,019 225 $104
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 203 64 $154
99491 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 151 27 $84
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 115 109 $182
99491 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 114 44 $79
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 113 88 $151
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 83 57 $105
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 72 60 $76
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 55 17 $47
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 46 36 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 47 peers in Tacoma Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $125.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,962
Patients
641
Total drug cost
$218,953
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 587 98 $9,862
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 414 35 $111,227
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 340 44 $4,429
Gabapentin Generic 317 66 $8,214
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 295 54 $3,167
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 255 46 $4,710
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 234 46 $4,838
Lisinopril Generic 211 37 $2,139
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 209 31 $3,915
Furosemide Generic 205 44 $1,621

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Amir Aref's medical specialty?
Dr. Amir Aref practices Internal Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Amir Aref practice?
Dr. Amir Aref practices at 9600 Veterans Dr Sw, Tacoma, WA 984930003. Office phone: 2535828440.
What is Dr. Amir Aref's NPI?
Dr. Amir Aref's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063522126, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Amir Aref accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Amir Aref accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Amir Aref commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions (HCPCS 99491). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.