Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Washington
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Washington's healthcare market combines Pacific Northwest urban centers with extensive rural geography, creating diverse access patterns where General Doctor (Adult) visits typically cost between $80 and $242, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $80. The state maintains 566 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serving residents from Seattle's tech corridor to Eastern Washington's agricultural communities. Patients throughout the state can browse all available internists and compare costs to find the most affordable care option.
Average
$134
Median
$80
Lowest
$80
Highest
$242
Providers
566
2% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does internal medicine visit compare to related procedures in Washington?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $80 | $80 | $202 | 613 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for internal medicine visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Internists in Washington
Dr. David Woolever, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Dayton, WA
Dr. Kin Lui, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Everett, WA
Dr. Michael Geist, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Bellingham, WA
Dr. Gretchen Potschka, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Longview, WA
Dr. Paul Kassab, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Seattle, WA
Why General Doctor (Adult) Visit Costs Vary Across Washington
Washington's healthcare costs run approximately 10% above national averages, reflecting the state's higher cost of living and concentration of major tech employers driving up regional healthcare demand. The Pacific Northwest's geographic challenges, from Puget Sound islands to Cascade Mountain communities, create unique access patterns that influence General Doctor (Adult) pricing across the state.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane concentrate most of Washington's 566 General Doctor (Adult) providers, leaving rural counties in Eastern Washington and the Olympic Peninsula with limited local access and higher travel costs. Patients in agricultural communities often drive 2-3 hours to reach specialists, while urban residents enjoy multiple provider options within short distances. This geographic disparity creates cost premiums in underserved areas where limited competition allows higher pricing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Washington's healthcare market includes major systems like UW Medicine, MultiCare, and Providence, whose hospital-owned clinics typically charge facility fees on top of physician charges for General Doctor (Adult) visits. Independent internal medicine practices often offer more competitive pricing without institutional overhead, though they're increasingly rare in expensive markets like Seattle and Bellevue. Regional health systems dominate smaller markets, reducing price competition in communities outside the I-5 corridor.
Insurance Market Competition in Washington
Premera Blue Cross, Regence BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare maintain competitive networks throughout Washington, particularly in King and Pierce counties where multiple options exist. Kaiser's integrated delivery model creates different pricing dynamics compared to traditional insurers, while Regence and Premera's regional focus allows for competitive rate negotiations with local providers. Rural markets often have limited insurer participation, reducing negotiating power and potentially increasing costs for General Doctor (Adult) services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Washington
Washington's 566 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serve approximately 7.7 million residents, creating moderate availability in urban areas but significant shortages in rural counties. The state's growing tech economy attracts younger populations requiring preventive care, while aging baby boomers increase demand for chronic disease management from internists. High demand relative to supply in desirable markets like Seattle drives up compensation and visit costs, while rural areas struggle to attract specialists despite potential premium pricing.
Cost by Procedure Type
Internal Medicine Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Washington.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — General Doctor (Adult) Costs in Washington
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $80 – $314 | $236 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $113 – $282 | $205 |
| 3 | Maine Range: $85 – $255 | $197 |
| 4 | Wyoming Range: $98 – $303 | $177 |
| 5 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $165 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $315 | $162 |
| 7 | Minnesota Range: $73 – $313 | $159 |
| 8 | Vermont Range: $73 – $243 | $158 |
| 9 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $234 | $157 |
| 10 | South Dakota Range: $80 – $293 | $154 |
| 11 | Illinois Range: $73 – $226 | $151 |
| 12 | District of Columbia Range: $59 – $242 | $148 |
| 13 | Delaware Range: $80 – $200 | $141 |
| 14 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $255 | $140 |
| 15 | California Range: $80 – $250 | $138 |
| 16 | New York Range: $73 – $200 | $135 |
| 17 | Washington Range: $80 – $242 | $134 |
| 18 | Michigan Range: $66 – $236 | $130 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $228 | $128 |
| 20 | Georgia Range: $74 – $202 | $127 |
| 21 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $202 | $125 |
| 22 | Arkansas Range: $72 – $175 | $125 |
| 23 | Indiana Range: $74 – $209 | $125 |
| 24 | Louisiana Range: $70 – $202 | $124 |
| 25 | Colorado Range: $80 – $203 | $124 |
| 26 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $159 | $124 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $206 | $124 |
| 28 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $124 |
| 29 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $200 | $123 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania Range: $74 – $202 | $122 |
| 31 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $201 | $122 |
| 32 | Utah Range: $75 – $204 | $121 |
| 33 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $188 | $120 |
| 34 | North Carolina Range: $73 – $200 | $119 |
| 35 | Florida Range: $55 – $207 | $117 |
| 36 | Tennessee Range: $73 – $173 | $115 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $72 – $146 | $115 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $49 – $202 | $112 |
| 39 | Nevada Range: $48 – $202 | $112 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $72 – $151 | $111 |
| 41 | Arizona Range: $65 – $179 | $111 |
| 42 | South Carolina Range: $73 – $163 | $105 |
| 43 | Oklahoma Range: $72 – $158 | $105 |
| 44 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $193 | $103 |
| 45 | Alabama Range: $64 – $160 | $101 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $64 – $150 | $101 |
| 47 | Idaho Range: $75 – $125 | $93 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $80 – $102 | $87 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $91 | $84 |