Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Frank Virant, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
9725 3RD AVE NE STE 500, Seattle, WA 98115
2065271200
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1275569766 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Virant

Dr. Frank Virant is an allergy & immunology specialist in Seattle, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Virant performed 6,483 Medicare services across 441 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Virant received a total of $129,511 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 255 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy & immunology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Virant is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 26% volume in WA $129,511 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,483
Medicare services
Top 26% in WA for allergy & immunology
441
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~324 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Omalizumab injection (Xolair) for asthma/allergy 4,635 $30 $52
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
695 $12 $25
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
305 $3 $15
Allergen injection administration
Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection.
202 $8 $20
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
178 $12 $48
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
160 $9 $24
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
79 $67 $150
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
69 $99 $218
Health risk assessment administration and interpretation
This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results.
57 $2 $17
Nitric oxide gas level test
A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body.
37 $17 $37
Stinging insect venom immunotherapy preparation
Professional service for preparing and administering immunotherapy using venom from four different stinging insects.
37 $72 $181
Airflow rate measurement test
A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves.
29 $32 $79
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$129,511
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $18,502/year across 7 years
Top 5% in WA for allergy & immunology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
255
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$112,625 (87.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$14,782 (11.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,104 (1.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$226
2023
$995
2022
$14,423
2021
$30,146
2020
$20,037
2019
$41,343
2018
$22,341

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$70
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$61
GENZYME CORPORATION
$43
PFIZER INC.
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49,148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$33,892
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$11,729
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$8,257
LEO Pharma Inc.
$8,125
GENZYME CORPORATION
$6,294
ALK-Abello, Inc
$4,236
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,450
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,558
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$1,508
PFIZER INC.
$281
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$186
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$175
Horizon Pharma plc
$132
kaleo, Inc.
$84
Genentech, Inc.
$83
Shire North American Group Inc
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$49
CSL Behring
$43
AbbVie Inc.
$30
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 73.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIMMUNE · AIRSUPRA · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · BREO · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · CIBINQO · CINQAIR · CINRYZE · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EUCRISA · FASENRA · GAMMAGARD · Grastek · Haegarda · Hizentra · NUCALA · ORLADEYO · Odactra · QVAR · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · XOLAIR · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in allergy & immunology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for allergy & immunology in WA.

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Geographic Context

Allergy & immunologists within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
1.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Virant is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of WA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Virant experienced with omalizumab injection (xolair) for asthma/allergy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Virant performed 4,635 omalizumab injection (xolair) for asthma/allergy services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Virant receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Virant received a total of $129,511 from 26 companies across 255 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Virant's costs compare to other allergy & immunologists in Seattle?
Dr. Virant's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Virant) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →