Donald E. Gullickson, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Donald E. Gullickson is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(360) 734-1420Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Donald E. Gullickson, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.21/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 185 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Bellingham17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1095dNPPES updated 2023-05-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3111 Woburn St Ste 201, Bellingham, WA 98226-6610

Fax: (360) 733-1659
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

87.21/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

77.8%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

338

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

273

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

625

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $110k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2009

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. Board certified · May 23, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2009)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Donald E. Gullickson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Donald E. Gullickson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Donald E. Gullickson

NPI records show Dr. Gullickson as active with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 734-1420.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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