Quick answers
- Does Funda Vakar-Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Funda Vakar-Lopez 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 Funda Vakar-Lopez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 617 Original Medicare patients and 1,333 services for Funda Vakar-Lopez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Funda Vakar-Lopez's NPI number?
- 1538236773. 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 Funda Vakar-Lopez, 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 | 617 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,333 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)285 services
- Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (88321)242 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)238 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)206 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)128 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)74%
- High blood pressure68%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Funda Vakar-Lopez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Funda Vakar-Lopez 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
- Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500072
- Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500027
- University of Washington Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500008
Practice locations
Addresses where Funda Vakar-Lopez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1701 Columbia RdSeattle, WA 98195 (206) 598‑3100
- 1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195 (206) 598‑4333
- 325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104 (206) 731‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Funda Vakar-Lopez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538236773 |
| 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