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Pathology

Funda Vakar-Lopez, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Port Angeles, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Funda Vakar-Lopez, MD is a pathologist at 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Funda Vakar-Lopez had 617 Original Medicare patients and 1,333 services. NPI 1538236773. 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 Funda Vakar-Lopez, 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 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 patients617
Services billed to Medicare1,333
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)285 services
  2. Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (88321)242 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)238 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)206 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Funda Vakar-Lopez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other pathologists 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 year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538236773
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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