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THOMSON TUSCANO MD
NPI 1063605723
Family Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 207-4240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Thomson Tuscano Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THOMSON TUSCANO MD (NPI 1063605723) is an individual family medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60487350) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063605723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMSON TUSCANOCredential: MD
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 207-4240
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(253) 207-4240
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2021
✔ NPI 1063605723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60487350✔ Licensed in VA · 0101247095
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2039514WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomson Tuscano Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143353854
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141028001576
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
216 services207 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
42 services36 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
21 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Summit Pacific Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Elma, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501304
Location600 East Main StreetElma, WA 98541 · Grays Harbor County
Emergency services

St Elizabeth Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Enumclaw, WA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number501335
Location1450 Battersby AvenueEnumclaw, WA 98022 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%135 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$67.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELIZABETH CULP
Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6163
GLAUCIA DE CASTRO MOREIRA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6625
GRANT ALEXANDER YELLIOTT II PA C
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6660
MS. JESSICA WAI-YING TAM MD
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
KARA SPRINGER CRANE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 432-8216
BROOKE ELIZABETH CLOVER-OWENS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
NATHANIEL ERIC SIEV MD
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
PRISCILLA RUTH JAMES AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomson Tuscano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomson Tuscano is 1063605723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2007.

Where is Thomson Tuscano located?

Thomson Tuscano practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Thomson Tuscano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Thomson Tuscano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomson Tuscano is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomson Tuscano accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Thomson Tuscano as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Thomson Tuscano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomson Tuscano is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, St Francis Community Hospital, Summit Pacific Medical Center and St Elizabeth Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomson Tuscano was last updated on January 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.