Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend

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

  • NPI 1659637437
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
209 Martin Luther King JR Way
Tacoma, WA 984054267
(253) 596-3300
fax (253) 596-3301
Additional location
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 10, 2026
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Washington #MD60629314 · California #A126620

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659637437. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
235
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$22,686
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 78 65 $8
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 37 36 $173
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 35 35 $121
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 33 33 $169
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 27 27 $210
93042 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 25 25 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
55
Patients
53
Total drug cost
$397
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Morphine Sulfate Generic 16 16 $57
Cephalexin Generic 14 13 $139
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 14 13 $150
Ibuprofen Generic 11 11 $52

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend practice?
Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend practices at 209 Martin Luther King JR Way, Tacoma, WA 984054267. Office phone: 2535963300.
What is Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659637437, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Hunter-Behrend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.