Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD
11027 Meridian Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98133 • +1-630-555-1348
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Seattle Percentiles
NPI #1073658365 • CBSA 42660 • Gastroenterology
Within the Seattle, WA (CBSA 42660) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 72.73th municipal percentile and 75.2th WA percentile (+0.01σ Z-score) based on 2,888 billed procedures for 260 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Wataru Tamura (98133) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (191 yearly units, 72.73th metro rank), rounded out by 45380 and 43239.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Tamura (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $225.00 (community reported average: $225.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 12-minute average reception wait, and a 4.70/5 modern protocol openness score across 24 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Wataru Tamura in ZIP 98133 note 10 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2016) alongside 11.1 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Seattle, WA Gastroenterology peers
2,888 annual services across 260 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 191 | 72.73th | $75 – $102 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 129 | 71.73th | $180 – $247 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 108 | 70.73th | $149 – $205 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 52 | 73.73th | $200 – $275 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 36 | 69.73th | $105 – $144 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (29 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,372 | 72.73th | $70 – $102 |
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Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tamura National Provider Identifier | NPI #1073658365 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98133) |
| Dr. Tamura Seattle CMS Volume Rank | 72.73th Pct (2,888 CMS svcs; Z +0.014σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $225.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Seattle, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $225.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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