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TERRA DENEB SCHAETZEL THORNDIKE M.D.
NPI 1750769311
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since May 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4301 S PINE ST, TACOMA, WA 98409(253) 476-6500(253) 476-6547 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 2, 2023, Jun 19, 2019, May 15, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Terra Deneb Schaetzel Thorndike M.d. NPPES

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

TERRA DENEB SCHAETZEL THORNDIKE M.D. (NPI 1750769311) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Missouri (2019001309) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750769311
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameTERRA DENEB SCHAETZEL THORNDIKECredential: M.D.
Location Address4301 S PINE STTacoma, WA 98409-7264
Mailing Address300 1st Capitol DrSaint Charles, MO 63301-2844 · (636) 947-5000
Phone(253) 476-6500
Fax(253) 476-6547
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1750769311 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2019001309
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License LP03326 (RI), MD61154764 (WA)
4301 S PINE ST, Tacoma, WA 98409
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903 · Phone (401) 444-4741 · Fax (401) 444-4445
Location 2300 1st Capitol DrSaint Charles, MO 63301-2844 · Phone (636) 947-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Terra Deneb Schaetzel Thorndike 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 ID9638487663
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211123001278
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Terra Thorndike reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC
13 mi
Hospitalist
202 N DIVISION ST
Auburn, WA 98001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215104443 (253) 682-1710
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
20 mi
Multi-Specialty
2715 NACHES AVE SW # GSWA1N02
Renton, WA 98057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124264577 (509) 241-7349
Virginia Mason Medical Center
28 mi
Gastroenterology
1100 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,021 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003970989 (206) 223-6600
Emily Program PC
29 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
1700 WESTLAKE AVE N STE 700
Seattle, WA 98109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Emily Program P C
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154696698 (206) 283-2220
Ssm Health Care St. Louis
1,688 mi
Emergency Medicine
500 MEDICAL DR
Wentzville, MO 63385
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 741 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588618755 (636) 327-1117

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

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.
33 services19 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.
26 services14 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Harrison Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bremerton, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500039
Location2520 Cherry AvenueBremerton, WA 98310 · Kitsap County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

ANDREA LYNN ROTTIER LL
Speech-Language Pathologist
4301 S PINE ST, STE 219
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6550
WILLIAM J. GASS III L.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
4301 S PINE ST, STE 301
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6500
KRISTINA LOUISE MOSLEY M ED. BCBA
Behavior Analyst
4301 S PINE ST, SUITE 505
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 671-9909
DR. KIRAN CHANDRAKANT PATEL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4301 S PINE ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6500
SEAN M KILLORAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
4301 S PINE ST, STE 301
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6500
DR. ANIA FIDA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4301 S PINE ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6500
DR. NATALIE MARIE WOLFF MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4301 S PINE ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6500
DIANE CORREA LH
Counselor
4301 S PINE ST, STE 301
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 476-6500

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 Terra Thorndike's NPI number?

The NPI number for Terra Thorndike is 1750769311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2015.

Where is Terra Thorndike located?

Terra Thorndike practices at 4301 S Pine St, Tacoma, WA 98409. The listed phone number is (253) 476-6500.

What is Terra Thorndike's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Terra Thorndike enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Terra Thorndike 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Terra Thorndike's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Terra Thorndike reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Auburn, WA), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Renton, WA), Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA), Emily Program PC (Seattle, WA) and Ssm Health Care St. Louis (Wentzville, MO). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Terra Thorndike's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Terra Thorndike accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Terra Thorndike 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 Terra Thorndike affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Terra Thorndike is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and Harrison Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Terra Thorndike was last updated on April 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.