Quick answers
- Does Austin J. Gaal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Austin J. Gaal 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 Austin J. Gaal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 60 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Austin J. Gaal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Austin J. Gaal's NPI number?
- 1366867285. 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 Austin J. Gaal, 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth (70355)47 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)11 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol53%
- Depression37%
- Arthritis35%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Austin J. Gaal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Austin J. Gaal 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.
- Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500064
Practice locations
Addresses where Austin J. Gaal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195 (206) 616‑6996
- 325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104 (206) 744‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Austin J. Gaal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UW School of Dentistry19 clinicians in the group
- Harborview Medical Center4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dentistprimary
Other dentists in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UW School of Dentistry
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Dental school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366867285 |
| 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