Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Timothy James, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Tacoma, WA
- NPI 1679538847
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102
Tacoma, WA 984055303
(253) 272-7777
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 17, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Washington #MD60898176 · Illinois #036092762
- Medicaid (2)
- IL #036092762 · WA #2113072
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679538847. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
169
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$45,126
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 50 | $127 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 43 | 43 | $212 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 18 | 18 | $90 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 17 | 17 | $15 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 13 | 13 | $1,786 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 12 | 12 | $171 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 11 | 11 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Tacoma Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$396
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $265.67 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $129.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
43
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$426
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 29 | 29 | $272 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $154 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Timothy James's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy James practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Timothy James practice?
Dr. Timothy James practices at 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 984055303. Office phone: 2532727777.
What is Dr. Timothy James's NPI?
Dr. Timothy James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679538847, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.