ASTIER M. ALEM MD – NPI #1801849948
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ASTIER ALEM is a physician located in KIRKLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801849948 to ASTIER ALEM on May 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 14, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ASTIER ALEM below.

NPI Profile for
ASTIER M. ALEM

NPI Number
1801849948
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ASTIER M. ALEM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
11911 NE 132ND ST STE 102
KIRKLAND, WA 98034-2900
Phone: (425) 899-5111 Fax: (425) 899-5114
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 14, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ASTIER ALEM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherRAILROAD MEDICARE PINWA390008590
medicaidWA8242570
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 WA MD00033930

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ASTIER ALEM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      12040 NE 128TH STREET
      KIRKLAND, WA 98034
    • OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1035-116TH AVE NE
      BELLEVUE, WA 98004
    • SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL
      21601 76TH AVENUE WEST
      EDMONDS, WA 98026
    • UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
      1959 NE PACIFIC ST BOX 356151
      SEATTLE, WA 98195
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • NKC BELLEVUE KIDNEY CENTER
      1474 112TH AVE NE, SUITE 100
      BELLEVUE, WA 98004
    • NKC KIRKLAND KIDNEY CENTER
      11327 NE 120TH ST
      KIRKLAND, WA 98034
    • NKC SEATTLE KIDNEY CENTER
      548 15TH AVE
      SEATTLE, WA 98122

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