Quick answers
- Does James Brad Diestelhorst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Brad Diestelhorst 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 James Brad Diestelhorst see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 600 Original Medicare patients and 1,627 services for James Brad Diestelhorst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Brad Diestelhorst's NPI number?
- 1336148766. 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 James Brad Diestelhorst, 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 | 600 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,627 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)385 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)276 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)218 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)181 services
- Test to measure rate of airflow (94375)111 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 cholesterol72%
- COPD53%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where James Brad Diestelhorst works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Brad Diestelhorst 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.
- PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500030
- PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterSedro Woolley, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501329
Practice locations
Addresses where James Brad Diestelhorst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2901 Sqaulicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225 (360) 788‑9373
- 2980 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225 (360) 788‑6112
- 3001 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 14aBellingham, WA 98225 (360) 788‑6934
- 3015 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Brad Diestelhorst as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PeaceHealth298 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Bellingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellingham, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PeaceHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336148766 |
| 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