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Gastroenterology

Darik K. Taniguchi, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Darik K. Taniguchi, MD is a gastroenterologist at 11027 Meridian Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98133. Phone: (206) 365-4492. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Darik K. Taniguchi had 315 Original Medicare patients and 6,137 services. NPI 1750359105. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 11027 Meridian Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98133 · Directions
  • Phone: (206) 365‑4492
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Washington Medical Center
  • Group practice: Puget Sound Gastroenterology PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darik K. Taniguchi, 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 Darik K. Taniguchi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darik K. Taniguchi 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 Darik K. Taniguchi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 315 Original Medicare patients and 6,137 services for Darik K. Taniguchi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Darik K. Taniguchi's NPI number?
1750359105. 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 Darik K. Taniguchi, 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 patients315
Services billed to Medicare6,137
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)125 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)87 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)69 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)51 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)39 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure55%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Anxiety21%
  • Osteoporosis19%

Hospitals where Darik K. Taniguchi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darik K. Taniguchi 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 Darik K. Taniguchi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Darik K. Taniguchi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Puget Sound Gastroenterology PLLC61 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Washington →

Other gastroenterologists in Seattle

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

All gastroenterologists in Seattle →

Other clinicians in Puget Sound Gastroenterology PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1750359105
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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