Dr. Donald E. Low, MD

  • Seattle, WA
  • Cardiothoracic surgeon
NPI1760538672
Medicare services, 2023
50
Publications
351
Clinical trials
1
Industry payments
$991
Affiliated sites
3
Practice address
1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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Primary practice

Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD

Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Seattle, Washington

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Dr. Donald E. Low is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Seattle, Washington

Dr. Low practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Low's NPI, 1760538672, was assigned on January 25, 2007. Dr. Low graduated from Queen's University at Kingston in 1981. Dr. Low holds Washington license MD00023698.

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NPI enumeration date
January 25, 2007
NPI status
Active
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
71
Medical school graduation
1981

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Dr. Donald E. Low practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD in Seattle, Washington

Dr. Low's primary practice is Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD, at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101.

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

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Dr. Donald E. Low is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Low's primary practice is Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD in Seattle, Washington. Dmand AI also links Dr. Low to 1 group practice or clinic, 1 imaging center and 1 medical group, each named with a free account. Dr. Low's employer is on file too: a hospital.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Donald E. Low's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Low practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPDAvailable with a free account
+2 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Donald E. Low is one of 101 cardiothoracic surgeons in Washington

Thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) is Dr. Low's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208G00000X. Dr. Low is licensed in Washington.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), WashingtonPrimaryLicense MD00023698 · 1986 to 2026 · taxonomy 208G00000X

Cardiothoracic surgeons near Dr. Low

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Dr. Donald E. Low billed Medicare for 50 services in 2023

CMS data shows 50 Medicare services from Dr. Low across 2 procedure codes in 2023. Medicare paid $4,075 for them.

Medicare services, 202350
Paid by Medicare$4,075
Procedure codes2

Dr. Low's Medicare services by type, 2022 to 2023

  • 2022
  • 2023
Office and hospital visits
2022: 1032023: 3566%
Surgery
2022: 492023: 1569%

Where Dr. Low's Medicare services took place, 2023

  • In an office1734%
  • In a facility3366%

Dr. Low compared with the Washington median for cardiothoracic surgeons, 2023

  • Dr. Low
  • Washington median
Medicare services
50vs 11757% below

Medians across 89 cardiothoracic surgeons in Washington with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Low's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2023

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Donald E. Low's patients have a median age of 69

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Low's median patient age at 69, with 100% women.

Dr. Low's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 69

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women100%
  • Men0%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

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Dr. Donald E. Low has 351 publications on record

Dmand AI links 351 papers to Dr. Low, published from 2001 to 2025. 2020 was the busiest year, with 13. The most frequent topics are Esophageal Neoplasms, Esophagectomy and Anti-Bacterial Agents. Dr. Low has published most often in Dis Esophagus. Dr. Low's most frequent co-authors are Michal Hubka, MD, Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD and Madhankumar Kuppusamy, MD.

Papers351
Years published2001 to 2025

Dr. Low's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Low writes about most

  • Esophageal Neoplasms
  • Esophagectomy
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Ontario
  • Canada
  • Streptococcal Infections

Dr. Low's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Low

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Dr. Donald E. Low has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Low to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Influenza, Human and Orthomyxoviridae Infections.

Conditions in Dr. Low's trials

  • Influenza, Human
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Low

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Donald E. Low received $991 in industry payments from 2016 to 2021

CMS Open Payments shows 10 general payments to Dr. Low from 4 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2021. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $814.

General payments to Dr. Low by program year, 2016 to 2021

General payments to Dr. Low by kind, 2016 to 2021

$991in total
  • Food and beverage$989100%
  • Travel and lodging$20%

Companies that paid Dr. Low the most, 2016 to 2021

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Donald E. Low has 18 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 18 awards for Dr. Low, most recently Chair for Cancer Research in 2019.

Awards and honors for Dr. Low

  1. 2019
    • Chair for Cancer Research
  2. 2017
    • The Wilske Translational Research Center Pioneer Award
  3. 2014
    • James Tate Mason Award
  4. 2013
    • Best Paper Resident/Fellow Award
    • Super Doc
  5. 2007
    • Best Paper of the Year Award
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Donald E. Low graduated from Queen's University at Kingston

Dr. Low graduated from Queen's University at Kingston in 1981. Dr. Low is a member of ACS.

  1. Medical schoolQueen's University at Kingston

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Dr. Donald E. Low accepts plans from 16 insurance carriers

Dr. Low is in network with 16 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Regence Health Plans
  • +8 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Low accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO11
  2. HMO8
  3. Medicare6
  4. EPO3
  5. Medicaid1
  6. POS1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Donald E. Low's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Donald E. Low's NPI number?

Dr. Donald E. Low's NPI number is 1760538672. It was assigned on January 25, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Donald E. Low?

Dr. Donald E. Low is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Seattle, Washington. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (taxonomy code 208G00000X).

Where does Dr. Donald E. Low practice?

Dr. Low practices at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. Dr. Low's primary practice is Virginia Mason Medical Center - HOPD in Seattle, Washington. Dmand AI also links Dr. Low to 1 group practice or clinic, 1 imaging center and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Donald E. Low's medical license number?

Dr. Low holds Washington license MD00023698.

Does Dr. Donald E. Low accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Low billed Medicare for 50 services in 2023.

What services does Dr. Donald E. Low bill to Medicare?

In 2023, Dr. Low's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214) and surgery: digestive system (43239).

Where did Dr. Donald E. Low go to medical school?

Dr. Low graduated from Queen's University at Kingston in 1981.

Has Dr. Donald E. Low received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $991 in general payments to Dr. Low from 4 companies from 2016 to 2021. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

How long has Dr. Donald E. Low been practicing?

Dr. Low graduated from medical school in 1981, 45 years ago.

Does Dr. Donald E. Low do research?

Dmand AI links 351 publications to Dr. Low, published from 2001 to 2025. Dr. Low has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Donald E. Low publish with?

Dr. Low's most frequent co-authors are Michal Hubka, MD (27 shared papers), Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD (9 shared papers) and Madhankumar Kuppusamy, MD (9 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Donald E. Low accept?

Dr. Low is in network with 16 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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