Lindy S Klaff, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Lindy S Klaff is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Kirkland, WA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lindy S Klaff, M.D. has been part of the Kirkland medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5287dNPPES updated 2011-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12333 Ne 130th Ln Suite 225, Kirkland, WA 98034-7467
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Washington on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.64/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
285
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
322
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,995
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.21M
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 COPD.
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 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 Lindy S Klaff's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Washington School of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
Po Box 34036, Seattle, WA 98124-1036
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Lindy S Klaff
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lindy S Klaff for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Kirkland 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 Lindy S Klaff
Dr. Klaff is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kirkland, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 899-6972.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lindy S Klaff
Practice Location
12333 Ne 130th Ln Suite 225, Kirkland, WA 98034-7467
Mailing Address
Po Box 34036, Seattle, WA 98124-1036
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