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Ophthalmology

Russell N. Vangelder, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Russell N. Vangelder, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell N. Vangelder had 111 Original Medicare patients and 654 services. NPI 1730180985. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 598‑3100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Harborview Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Association of University Physicians
  • Medical school: Stanford University School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell N. Vangelder, 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 Russell N. Vangelder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell N. Vangelder 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 Russell N. Vangelder see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 654 services for Russell N. Vangelder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell N. Vangelder's NPI number?
1730180985. 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 Russell N. Vangelder, 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 patients111
Services billed to Medicare654
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)191 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)173 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)114 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)20 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 cholesterol56%
  • High blood pressure51%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Anxiety19%
  • Osteoporosis18%
  • Diabetes16%

Hospitals where Russell N. Vangelder works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell N. Vangelder 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 Russell N. Vangelder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell N. Vangelder as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Washington →

Other ophthalmologists in Seattle

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

All ophthalmologists in Seattle →

Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730180985
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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