2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1215900279 MD
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Michael Bateman, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, Washington. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 716 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$245.8
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Michael Bateman, MD filed 5,755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, Washington, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Michael Bateman, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,755 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Michael Bateman, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Michael Bateman, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/09/2006

NPI 1215900279

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,755 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 8.6%Mental Health Counselor8.6%Massage Therapist - 6.5%Massage Therapist6.5%Counselor - 5.7%Counselor5.7%Behavior Technician - 4.5%Behavior Technician4.5%Pharmacist - 4%Pharmacist4%Physical Therapist - 3.6%Physical Therapist3.6%Family Medicine Physician - 2.6%Family Medicine Physician2.6%
Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Michael Bateman, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1812 S J ST STE 102, Tacoma, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 552-4900. NPI 1215900279 was issued on 02/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Bateman most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 716 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $518K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1812 S J ST STE 102
Tacoma, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1215900279
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Michael Bateman, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

The Polyclinic PLLC
Seattle, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Michael Bateman, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$246

Largest payer

Mentor Worldwide LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Michael Bateman, MD. To verify Michael Bateman, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Michael Bateman, MD - brand share 10.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,755 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,755
Total Claims
$518K
Total Drug Cost
716
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,087
Total Day Supply
379,910
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$396K
Generic Drug Cost
$119K
Opioid Claims
277 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
110

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 369, 75-84: 235, 85+: 73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Michael Bateman, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
283
Levothyroxine Sodium
274
Amlodipine Besylate
174
Lisinopril
170
Omeprazole
147
Rosuvastatin Calcium
143
Losartan Potassium
140
Hydrochlorothiazide
133
Gabapentin
115
Metformin Hcl
108

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Michael Bateman, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Michael Bateman, MD's 5,755 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bateman.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Bateman, MD's specialty?
Michael Bateman, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Tacoma, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Bateman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michael Bateman, MD wrote 5,755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $518K in drug costs for 716 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Bateman, MD located?
Michael Bateman, MD is located at 1812 S J ST STE 102, Tacoma, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 552-4900.
What is Michael Bateman, MD's NPI number?
Michael Bateman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215900279, issued on 02/09/2006.
Does Michael Bateman, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Michael Bateman, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $396K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Bateman, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Michael Bateman, MD had 277 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Bateman, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Bateman, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Bateman, MD accept Medicare?
Michael Bateman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,755 Part D claims and 716 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Bateman, MD's credentials?
Michael Bateman, MD's NPI is 1215900279 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.