Don D Mcafee, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Don D Mcafee is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 50 years in internal medicine, Don D Mcafee, MD is a long-established cardiologist in Bellingham. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-1811
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.3%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
611
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
279
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
988
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $235k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Don D Mcafee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 18, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
Po Box 5096, Bellingham, WA 98227-5096
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Don D Mcafee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Don D Mcafee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Bellingham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Don D Mcafee
NPI records show Dr. Mcafee as active with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 734-2700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Don D Mcafee
Practice Location
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-1811
Mailing Address
Po Box 5096, Bellingham, WA 98227-5096
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