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Nuclear Medicine

Fatemeh Behnia, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Fatemeh Behnia, MD is a nuclear medicine doctor at 1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133. Phone: (206) 364-0500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Fatemeh Behnia had 1,188 Original Medicare patients and 1,553 services. NPI 1346437498. 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 Fatemeh Behnia, 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 Fatemeh Behnia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fatemeh Behnia 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 Fatemeh Behnia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,188 Original Medicare patients and 1,553 services for Fatemeh Behnia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Fatemeh Behnia's NPI number?
1346437498. 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 Fatemeh Behnia, 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 patients1,188
Services billed to Medicare1,553
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)578 services
  2. Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)248 services
  3. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)103 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)103 services
  5. Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh (78812)92 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 cholesterol60%
  • High blood pressure58%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)38%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Osteoporosis34%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Fatemeh Behnia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fatemeh Behnia 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 Fatemeh Behnia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Fatemeh Behnia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nuclear medicine doctors in Seattle

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

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Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1346437498
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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