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Anesthesiology

Cornelius R. Peterson, MD

Works at hospitals in Spokane, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Cornelius R. Peterson, MD is an anesthesiologist at 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. Phone: (509) 474-3131. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cornelius R. Peterson had 260 Original Medicare patients and 349 services. NPI 1063642957. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cornelius R. Peterson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Cornelius R. Peterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cornelius R. Peterson 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 Cornelius R. Peterson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 260 Original Medicare patients and 349 services for Cornelius R. Peterson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cornelius R. Peterson's NPI number?
1063642957. 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 Cornelius R. Peterson, 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 patients260
Services billed to Medicare349
Different services or procedures81
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)34 services
  2. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)26 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)19 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)18 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)16 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Cornelius R. Peterson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cornelius R. Peterson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Cornelius R. Peterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cornelius R. Peterson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Providence Health and Service- Washington173 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Spokane

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Providence Health and Service- Washington

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063642957
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians