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Dr. Richard Kahlstrom, MD
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Tacoma, WA
- NPI 1093708992
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2420 S State St
Tacoma, WA 984052845
(253) 426-4000
fax (253) 428-8440
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 19, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD00030019
- Medicaid
- WA #1002150
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093708992. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
261
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$30,601
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 84 | 41 | $208 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 33 | 30 | $89 | |
J7613 |
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg | 33 | 11 | $0 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 30 | 16 | $117 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 27 | 20 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 25 | 11 | $78 | |
G0399 |
Home sleep test (hst) with type iii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 4 channels: 2 respiratory movement/airflow, 1 ecg/heart rate and 1 oxygen saturation | 16 | 16 | $47 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 13 | 13 | $39 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Tacoma Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
468
Patients
75
Total drug cost
$117,824
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 87 | 20 | $1,085 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 60 | 27 | $1,884 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 51 | 15 | $388 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 41 | 13 | $789 |
| Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 39 | 0 | $31,679 |
| Advair Hfa (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $19,163 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 26 | 0 | $7,868 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $12,242 |
| Flovent Hfa (Fluticasone Propionate) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $9,645 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $13,152 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Kahlstrom's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Kahlstrom practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Richard Kahlstrom practice?
Dr. Richard Kahlstrom practices at 2420 S State St, Tacoma, WA 984052845. Office phone: 2534264000.
What is Dr. Richard Kahlstrom's NPI?
Dr. Richard Kahlstrom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093708992, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Kahlstrom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Kahlstrom accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Kahlstrom commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg (HCPCS J7613). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.