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General Surgery

Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Seattle, WA. NPI 1609951433. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
MaleGender (as listed)
The Association of University PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam at 1 hospital: University of Washington Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Seattle, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam?
(206) 598-4333, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam's NPI number?
1609951433. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Seattle

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609951433
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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