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Rheumatology

Sonam R. Kiwalkar, MD

Works at hospitals in Vancouver, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Sonam R. Kiwalkar, MD is a rheumatologist at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: (206) 223-6600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sonam R. Kiwalkar had 144 Original Medicare patients and 4,844 services. NPI 1609215987. 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.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 223‑6600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Cente
  • Group practice: Virginia Mason Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2011 (15 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 Sonam R. Kiwalkar, 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 Sonam R. Kiwalkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sonam R. Kiwalkar 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 Sonam R. Kiwalkar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 4,844 services for Sonam R. Kiwalkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sonam R. Kiwalkar's NPI number?
1609215987. 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 Sonam R. Kiwalkar, 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 patients144
Services billed to Medicare4,844
Different services or procedures65
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,500 services
  2. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,246 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)206 services
  4. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)185 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)185 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure58%
  • Osteoporosis42%
  • Depression23%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%

Hospitals where Sonam R. Kiwalkar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sonam R. Kiwalkar 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 Sonam R. Kiwalkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sonam R. Kiwalkar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center867 clinicians in the group
  • The Vancouver Clinic Inc PS590 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Rheumatology doctors in Washington →

Other rheumatologists in Seattle

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

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Other clinicians in Virginia Mason Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609215987
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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