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Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and Adult Critical Care

University of Minnesota Medical School (2005)

Professional interests include: empyema, foreign bodies, beryllium disease, and more.

12728 19th Avenue Southeast Suite 300
Everett, WA 98208

(425) 252-1116

Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD is a pulmonologist in Everett, WA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Edmonds Campus, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus and Western Washington Medical Group.

Office Locations

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus

12728 19th Avenue Southeast Suite 300
Everett, WA 98208

(425) 252-1116

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Some issues Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD can help you with:

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

exhaled nitric oxide test

In 2023, Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD had a list price for exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
pulmonary testing	55
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	355
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247
pulmonary testing	128
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	36
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	528
hospital care	346
inpatient care	346
pulmonary testing	241
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	13
Hispanic	18
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	61
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	468
hospital care	366
inpatient care	366
pulmonary testing	172

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	58
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	126
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
doctor visit	439
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292
pulmonary testing	242

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	64
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
CT scan	29
doctor visit	447
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282
pulmonary testing	265
thoracic (chest) imaging	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	26
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	61
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
doctor visit	420
hospital care	274
inpatient care	274
pulmonary testing	118

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	62
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	524
hospital care	299
inpatient care	299
pulmonary testing	217
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	80
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	0
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	476
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
pulmonary testing	203

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	23
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	59
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
pulmonary testing	385

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	63
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	414
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
pulmonary testing	373

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	23
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	69
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Everett, WA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

catheterization	13
CT scan	29
doctor visit	425
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245
pulmonary testing	218
thoracic (chest) imaging	29
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	478
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	172
85 and over	61
Less than 65	97
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2005. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2005)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Swedish Edmonds Campus

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus

Western Washington Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Everett, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Seth D. Hartung, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.	$875 M-Turbo Ultrasound System $500	Janus Mountable Ultrasound System $375
Boston Scientific Corporation	$830 Biliary Devices $660	BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $144	Alair $14	ALAIR BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY SYSTEM $11
Genentech USA, Inc.	$119 Esbriet $119
Genentech, Inc.	$97 XOLAIR $79	Esbriet $18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$68 FASENRA $49	TEZSPIRE $19
Other	$115 EKOSONIC $32	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $29	DUPIXENT $27	ANORO $14	XOLAIR $12

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$875
Travel and Lodging	$660
Food and Beverage	$567

Biography

Dr. Seth Hartung, who practices in Everett, WA, is a medical specialist in adult critical care and pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Hartung include airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). He is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Campus, Western Washington Medical Group, and Swedish Medical Center. He has an open panel in according to Western Washington Medical Group. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan, Dr. Hartung attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Washington School of Medicine.