Ophthalmologists in Washington
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
519 Ophthalmology providers practice in Washington, including 8 (2%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Seattle. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Ophthalmology by city in Washington
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Where Ophthalmologists in Washington practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 319 of the 519 providers listed here (61%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
31%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
33%mid-size group (10 to 99)
36%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Ophthalmologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| The Association of University Physicians | 38 | 3,484 | Seattle |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington | 24 | 1,519 | Seattle |
| Pacific Northwest Retina PLLC | 18 | 19 | Bellevue |
| Evergreen Eye Center PLLC | 17 | 33 | Seattle |
| Spokane Eye Clinic Ps | 16 | 36 | Spokane |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Ophthalmologists affiliated |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | Government | 2 of 5 | 37 |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | Government | 4 of 5 | 31 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics | Bellevue | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 12 |
| Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 10 |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 9 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Ophthalmology providers in Washington
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Francis Estalilla, M.D.Aberdeen, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(360) 532-1930 Dr. Susan Ruyle, M.D.Aberdeen, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(360) 533-2020 Dr. Kenneth Ellis, MDAnacortes, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(360) 293-2020 Dr. Linda Brown, MDAnacortes, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(360) 293-2020 Dr. Bruce Ballon, M.D.Arlington, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(360) 435-8595 Dr. Bruce Wietharn, M.D.Arlington, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(360) 435-8595 Dr. Michael Banitt, M.D.Arlington, WA · $308 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(360) 658-6224 Dr. Michelle Nguyen, MDArlington, WA · $135 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(360) 435-8595 Dr. Natalia Bajenova, MDArlington, WA · $541 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(360) 435-8595 Dr. Joshua Frenkel, MD, MPHAuburn, WA · $2,274 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 222-1709 Dr. Jacqueline Wong, MDBainbridge Island, WA · $42 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(360) 621-9970 Dr. Andrew Barloon, MDBellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Audrey Rostov, MDBellevue, WA · $17,225 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 845-2020 Dr. Benson Chen, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $799 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 298-5005 Dr. Brian Carey, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $55 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 462-7664 Dr. Charles Birnbach, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $602 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Chiaki Gauntt, MDBellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 502-3000 Dr. Chu Jian Ma, MDBellevue, WA · $230 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Coleen Palileo, MDBellevue, WA · $1,297 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 800-0393 Dr. David Saperstein, MDBellevue, WA · $4,302 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Grazia Cinciripini, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 502-3000 Dr. Howard Barnebey, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $7,959 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 454-3937 Dr. James Mcmillan, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 454-1772 Dr. James Stroh, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $65 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 454-7912 Dr. Jason Kam, MDBellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 502-3000 Dr. John Gofman, MDBellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 454-7912 Dr. Karan Patel, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $1,338 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 800-0393 Dr. Kenneth Morton, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 562-6135 Dr. Kent Bassett, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 454-7912 Dr. Kent Leavitt, MDBellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 450-6990 Dr. Linda Blakely, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 502-4030 Dr. Loka Thangamathesvaran, MDBellevue, WA · $471 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Mary Coday, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $1,546 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 643-2020 Dr. Matthew Sharpe, MDBellevue, WA · $1,221 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 451-2020 Dr. Michael Gilbert, MDBellevue, WA · $794 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 450-2020 Dr. Michael Lee, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 502-3000 Dr. Michael Rizen, M.D., PH.D.Bellevue, WA · $828 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 454-7912 Dr. Michael Wu, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $57 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 502-3000 Dr. Nicolaas Deruyter, MDBellevue, WA · $400 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Robert Francis, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $89 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Robert Nash, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $60 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Ruth Miller, M.D.Bellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 454-7912 Dr. Stephanie Hsu, MDBellevue, WA · $763 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Stephanie Phan, MDBellevue, WA · $509 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(425) 454-7912 Dr. Steve Kim, M.D.Bellevue, WA · $372 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. Todd Klesert, M.D., PH.D.Bellevue, WA · $179 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(206) 215-3850 Dr. William Waugh, DOBellevue, WA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(425) 450-2020 Dr. Amador Subong, M.D.Bellingham, WA · $529 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(360) 656-5839 Dr. Christopher Kullas, MDBellingham, WA · $166 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(360) 676-8663 Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Washington commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Retinal detachment
Common questions
How many Ophthalmology providers are in Washington?There are 519 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Washington, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Ophthalmology providers in Washington offer telehealth?Yes. 8 of the 519 Ophthalmology providers in Washington (about 2%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Washington have the most Ophthalmology providers?Seattle (148), Spokane (37), Bellevue (36) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Washington.
How many Ophthalmology providers in Washington received drug or device company payments?263 of 519 Ophthalmology providers in Washington (51%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Washington treat?Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Ophthalmologists in Washington work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 319 Ophthalmologists in Washington enrolled in Medicare, 31% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 33% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 36% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Washington work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Washington hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Harborview Medical Center in Seattle; University of Washington Medical Ctr in Seattle; Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue.
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