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 .
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
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.