Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Katsman, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1740254283
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2202 S Cedar St Ste 330
Tacoma, WA 984052318
(253) 272-5127

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 21, 2019
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00030895
Medicaid
WA #8147894

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740254283. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
933
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,491
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 261 27 $47
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 156 27 $62
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 68 68 $177
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 66 66 $110
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 64 64 $247
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 57 57 $167
91010 Study of esophagus to assess movement 47 47 $235
91037 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode 47 47 $177
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 36 $86
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 33 33 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Tacoma Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$47
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $24.51
Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. 1 $22.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$47

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
499
Patients
266
Total drug cost
$39,299
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 124 120 $2,574
Omeprazole Generic 124 40 $2,416
Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 45 41 $943
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 43 17 $602
Sucralfate Generic 30 0 $2,618
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 29 0 $771
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 26 26 $825
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 22 22 $477
Mesalamine Generic 18 0 $18,265
Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) Brand 14 0 $2,477

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ralph Katsman's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Katsman practices Gastroenterology Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Ralph Katsman practice?
Dr. Ralph Katsman practices at 2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, WA 984052318. Office phone: 2532725127.
What is Dr. Ralph Katsman's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Katsman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740254283, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Katsman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Katsman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Katsman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (HCPCS G0105). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.