Naomi Rebecca Sullivan, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Naomi Rebecca Sullivan is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(360) 734-5754Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WA can see Naomi Rebecca Sullivan, M.D. in person in Bellingham or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.06/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 96 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Bellingham29+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 607dNPPES updated 2024-09-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

470 Birchwood Ave Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

77.06/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.5 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.34%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington

1.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

322

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

346

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,390

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.08M

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+11%)29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$911 received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Naomi Rebecca Sullivan'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 · 1997

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  2. Board certified · Sep 23, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3901 Broad St, Bellingham, WA 98229-3339

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Naomi Rebecca Sullivan

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Naomi Rebecca Sullivan for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Naomi Rebecca Sullivan

Dr. Sullivan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 734-5754.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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