RALPH J KATSMAN M.D.
NPI 1740254283
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Ralph Katsman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Katsman is 1740254283. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Q: What is Ralph Katsman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Katsman was last updated on June 21, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2202 S CEDAR ST STE 330, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 272-5127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2019, May 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Ralph J Katsman M.d. NPPES

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

RALPH J KATSMAN M.D. (NPI 1740254283) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00030895) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740254283

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameRALPH J KATSMANCredential: M.D.

Location Address2202 S CEDAR ST STE 330Tacoma, WA 98405-2318

Mailing Address2202 S Cedar St Ste 330Tacoma, WA 98405-2318

Phone(253) 272-5127

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1740254283 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00030895

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

2202 S CEDAR ST STE 330, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Other Identifiers 2

OtherMD00030895WA · Wa License

Medicaid8147894WA

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

Ralph J Katsman 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 ID5890685630

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100802001043

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 5

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.

Study of esophagus to assess movement 91010

This procedure, known as esophageal manometry, involves studying the esophagus or food pipe to evaluate its movement and pressure. It helps understand how well the esophagus can move food to the stomach. Involving a thin, flexible tube, it's a safe, minimally invasive test.

49 services49 patients

Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode 91037

This procedure involves placing a thin tube with an electrode through your nose and into your esophagus. It helps to monitor and record the function of your esophagus, aiding in diagnosing any potential issues.

49 services49 patients

Prolonged monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode 91038

This procedure involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube through the nose into the esophagus. An electrode on the tube records esophageal activity over an extended period, helping to identify any functional issues.

22 services22 patients

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

13 services13 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

12 services12 patients

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

$130.99 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

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