Paul S Pottinger, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Paul S Pottinger is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 598-7600Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Paul S Pottinger, M.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Seattle, WA. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 70 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Seattle28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5245dNPPES updated 2012-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-0001

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

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

High Cholesterol
55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Chronic Kidney Disease
38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

COPD
34%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

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 · 1998

    Yale University School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in SeattleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Paul S Pottinger

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Paul S Pottinger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Paul S Pottinger

Dr. Pottinger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 598-7600.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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