# Benjamin R Michels

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/benjamin-michels-1710142534
NPI: 1710142534
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Benjamin R Michels is a pulmonary disease based in Tacoma, WA practicing at Multicare Health System with NPI 1710142534 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Pulmonary Disease
- Secondary specialties: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2007
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1710142534 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1710142534))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Multicare Health System
- Address: 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, 984051702
- Group practice size: 2273 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 7 plans
- [Premera BC](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/premera-bc) — 5 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Regence BlueShield](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/regence-blueshield) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Benjamin R Michels, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1710142534).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 3 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $80.

Largest disclosed payer: GENZYME CORPORATION ($52 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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