Quick answers
- Does Rulon J. Waite accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rulon J. Waite 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 Rulon J. Waite see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 811 Original Medicare patients and 3,330 services for Rulon J. Waite. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rulon J. Waite's NPI number?
- 1750335626. 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 Rulon J. Waite, 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 | 811 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,330 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,250 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)102 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)74 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)73 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)64 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Depression23%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Rulon J. Waite works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rulon J. Waite 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.
- Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500026
- Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500152
- Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500027
- Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500025
- Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500036
Practice locations
Addresses where Rulon J. Waite is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1035 116th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004 (425) 688‑5000
- 12040 NE 128th StKirkland, WA 98034 (425) 899‑1800
- 1229 Madison St, Suite 900Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 292‑6233
- 13020 Meridian Ave SEverett, WA 98208 (425) 357‑3960
- 2811 Tieton DrYakima, WA 98902 (509) 575‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rulon J. Waite as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Swedish Health Services1,037 clinicians in the group
- Optum Care Washington PLLC683 clinicians in the group
- Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians391 clinicians in the group
- Radia Inc P S277 clinicians in the group
- Swedish Health Services154 clinicians in the group
- Radia Imaging Center Holdings LLC45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Bellevue
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellevue, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Swedish Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750335626 |
| 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