Quick answers
- Does Timothy P. Carey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy P. Carey accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Timothy P. Carey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 575 services for Timothy P. Carey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Timothy P. Carey's NPI number?
- 1003988387. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Timothy P. Carey, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 575 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)113 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)64 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)52 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)49 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)45 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis47%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Timothy P. Carey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy P. Carey at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University of Washington Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500008
Practice locations
Addresses where Timothy P. Carey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5116 25th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105 (206) 522‑2500
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003988387 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians