Quick answers
- Does Nicholas C. Vanburen accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas C. Vanburen may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicholas C. Vanburen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 329 Original Medicare patients and 1,457 services for Nicholas C. Vanburen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas C. Vanburen's NPI number?
- 1588955785. 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 Nicholas C. Vanburen, 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 | 329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,457 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)210 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)177 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)144 services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)138 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)83 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Nicholas C. Vanburen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas C. Vanburen 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.
- Multicare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500119
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas C. Vanburen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1424 N McDonald Rd, Suite 101Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 928‑7272
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas C. Vanburen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spokane Valley Ear Nose and Throat PS9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Spokane Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane Valley, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spokane Valley Ear Nose and Throat PS
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588955785 |
| 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