Stephen William Bretz, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Renton, WA

Stephen William Bretz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services" physician in Renton, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Eastside Emergency Physicians Pllc, Swedish Health Services and his current practice location is 400 S 43rd St, Er Dept, Renton, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 251-3440.

Stephen William Bretz is licensed to practice in California (license number A061172) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174581573.

Contact Information

Stephen William Bretz, MD
400 S 43rd St, Er Dept,
Renton, WA 98055-5714
(425) 251-3440
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen William Bretz
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience29 Years
Location400 S 43rd St, Renton, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stephen William Bretz graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174581573
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072510783
  • Enrollment ID: I20061021000015

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen William Bretz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174581573NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services A061172 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WAHospital
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eastside Emergency Physicians Pllc519372537250
Swedish Health Services9537072814323

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSwedish Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831139724
PECOS PAC ID: 9537072814
Enrollment ID: O20031112000189

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Entity NameEastside Emergency Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689683229
PECOS PAC ID: 5193725372
Enrollment ID: O20070111000647

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Stephen William Bretz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen William Bretz, MD
8009 S 180th St, Suite 103,
Kent, WA 98032-1042

Ph: (425) 656-4255
Stephen William Bretz, MD
400 S 43rd St, Er Dept,
Renton, WA 98055-5714

Ph: (425) 251-3440

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Renton, WA

Peter R. Schmidt, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 S 43rd St, Er Dept, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-228-3450    
Karl H Kaufmann, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 S 43rd St, Er Dept, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-228-3450    
Paul Alfred Lee, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 S 43rd St, Emergency Department, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-228-3440    Fax: 425-656-5016
Gabrielle Dionyse Lauren Bernard, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Larry J Kadeg, MD
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Dr. Chad Lowell Ulrich, M.D.
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