Individual provider

Chipo Kwendakwema, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician Internal Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Chipo Kwendakwema, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Seattle, WA, registered under NPI 1619401668. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1550 N 115TH ST, Seattle, WA 98133. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD60977607 WA Hematology & Oncology Physician primary
MD60977607 WA Internal Medicine Physician

This provider holds licence MD60977607 issued in WA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Hematology/oncology
PAC ID
8325317019
Enrollment ID
I20200506002923

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Hematology/oncology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Hematology & Oncology covers

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RH0003X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology MD60977607 WA primary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician MD60977607 WA

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1619401668 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateApr 17, 2017
Last updatedDec 5, 2024
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1550 N 115TH ST
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 520-5000
Mailing address PO BOX 50095
Seattle, WA 98145
This record was updated on Dec 5, 2024, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1619401668 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 6 1 9 4 0 1 6 6
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 2 9 8 0 2 6 3

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1619401668?
NPI 1619401668 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Chipo Kwendakwema, M.D. in Seattle, WA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Hematology & Oncology cover?
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of…
How do I contact Chipo Kwendakwema, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (206) 520-5000, last updated Dec 5, 2024. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Chipo Kwendakwema, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1619401668 a valid number?
Yes. 1619401668 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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