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Hospitalist

Katherine V. Schwab, MD

Sees patients in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Katherine V. Schwab, MD is a hospitalist at 1145 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: (206) 329-1760. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katherine V. Schwab had 33 Original Medicare patients and 72 services. NPI 1407067432. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Hospitalist
  • Address: 1145 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 329‑1760
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: The Polyclinic PLLC
  • Medical school: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katherine V. Schwab, 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 Katherine V. Schwab accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine V. Schwab 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 Katherine V. Schwab see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 33 Original Medicare patients and 72 services for Katherine V. Schwab. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katherine V. Schwab's NPI number?
1407067432. 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 Katherine V. Schwab, 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 patients33
Services billed to Medicare72
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis52%
  • High blood pressure48%

Practice locations

Addresses where Katherine V. Schwab is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katherine V. Schwab as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Polyclinic PLLC365 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Seattle

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

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Other clinicians in The Polyclinic PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Human Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407067432
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Sources

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