Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Dempster, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Tacoma, WA
- NPI 1861438558
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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209 Martin Luther King JR Way, Group Health Specialty Center
Tacoma, WA 984054265
(253) 596-3444
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 30, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD00040610
- Medicaid (2)
- WA #7128556 · WA #8318081
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861438558. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
37
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,179
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 37 | 20 | $113 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Tacoma Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
541
Patients
150
Total drug cost
$38,093
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 77 | 28 | $892 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 62 | 24 | $13,429 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 59 | 20 | $1,023 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 45 | 0 | $17,197 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 40 | 14 | $446 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 34 | 0 | $1,592 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 32 | 12 | $676 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 32 | 14 | $432 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 29 | 11 | $299 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 25 | 16 | $307 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Dempster's medical specialty?
Dr. David Dempster practices Nephrology Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. David Dempster practice?
Dr. David Dempster practices at 209 Martin Luther King JR Way, Tacoma, WA 984054265. Office phone: 2535963444.
What is Dr. David Dempster's NPI?
Dr. David Dempster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861438558, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Dempster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Dempster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Dempster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.