Don D Mcafee, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

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

(360) 734-2700Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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).

1 of 127 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Bellingham50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 430dNPPES updated 2025-03-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-1811

Fax: (360) 734-8362
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.3%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+27%)49%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+6%)28%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$16 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1976

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 18, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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