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William A Portuese, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in Seattle, WA · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1649268210

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name William A Portuese
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1101 Madison St, Suite 1280, Seattle, WA, 98104
Fax (206) 624-0244
Enumeration date Oct 7, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jun 24, 2010

Taxonomy & licenses

207Y00000X Otolaryngology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD00028539 (WA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
8128381 Medicaid WA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for William Portuese?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for William Portuese is 1649268210, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does William Portuese practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Seattle, WA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-06-24.