TYCHO E KERSTEN M.D.
NPI 1568438562
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Spokane, WA

Q: What is Tycho Kersten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tycho Kersten is 1568438562. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Q: What is Tycho Kersten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tycho Kersten was last updated on November 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

601 W 5TH AVE STE 400, SPOKANE, WA 99204(509) 344-2663(509) 624-9179 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Tycho E Kersten M.d. NPPES

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

TYCHO E KERSTEN M.D. (NPI 1568438562) is an individual sports medicine provider in Spokane, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00039855) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568438562

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameTYCHO E KERSTENCredential: M.D.

Location Address601 W 5TH AVE STE 400Spokane, WA 99204-2715

Mailing Address601 W 5th Ave, Suite 400Spokane, WA 99204-2715 · (509) 344-2663 · Fax (509) 624-9179

Phone(509) 344-2663

Fax(509) 624-9179

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2024

NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1568438562 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00039855

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

601 W 5TH AVE STE 400, Spokane, WA 99204

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Other Identifiers 10

Other200040948WA · Rr Medicare

Other379109600WA · Owcp

Other5030KEWA · Asuris Nw Health

Other8928289WA · Crime Victims

OtherKQ803ID · Blue Cross Of Idaho

Other22669WA · Group Health Nw

Medicaid806017400ID

Other000010135813ID · Regence Blue Shield

Other0149631WA · Dept Of Labor & Industrie

Medicaid8276586WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, 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

Tycho E Kersten M.d. 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 ID5294726857

PECOS Enrollment IDI20091218000404, I20260424001268

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

178 services113 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

42 services39 patients

Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 29823

This procedure, known as arthroscopic debridement, involves using a small camera (endoscope) to view your shoulder joint. Damaged or unwanted tissue is then carefully removed. This minimally invasive technique aims to reduce pain and improve joint mobility.

22 services22 patients

Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 29826

This procedure involves using a tiny camera, called an endoscope, to view and repair a damaged shoulder ligament. Simultaneously, a small portion of the shoulder bone is shaved to alleviate discomfort and improve movement. It's a minimally invasive technique that aids in a quicker recovery.

21 services21 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 29827

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

18 services18 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

16 services13 patients

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…

60%218 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%2,698 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

98%210 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

60%665 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%625 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

59%1,561 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

62%204 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

78%986 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 525 patients

Patients tobacco: 26% · 73 patients

89%507 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

76%1,561 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

11%1,561 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

53%1,561 patients

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.

Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3670

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers19 claims19 services$85.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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