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TRISTAN L KNUTSON M.D.
NPI 1912057472
Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since January 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-1250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Tristan L Knutson M.d. NPPES

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

TRISTAN L KNUTSON M.D. (NPI 1912057472) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (60131079) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912057472
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameTRISTAN L KNUTSONCredential: M.D.
Location AddressMADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINETacoma, WA 98431-0001
Mailing AddressMadigan Army Medical Ctr, Department Of Emergency MedicineTacoma, WA 98431-0001
Phone(253) 968-1250
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2014
✔ NPI 1912057472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · 60131079✔ Licensed in NE · 23942
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, Tacoma, WA 98431
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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

Tristan L Knutson 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 ID2264568641
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100325000462
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
211 services206 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
210 services199 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.
102 services102 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
53 services52 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
51 services51 patients
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.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$67.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.42 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.

SARAH MCCREIGHT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON BLVD., GME-CLINICAL PSYCH INTERNSHIP PRGM
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2820
JOSEPH AYESH D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2825
DAVID BEARCE RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVENUE, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (814) 440-7277
SHARI AYNES RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040A JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-3891
MILDRED LARAE MCCUTCHEON R.N.
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVE ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-3869
JEFFERY SUAREZ RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 REID STRETT, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2252
RONALD LANCE STRENGTH RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVE, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1110
MR. LARRY E WITHAM PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040A REID STREET
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (541) 922-3104

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 Tristan Knutson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tristan Knutson is 1912057472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2007.

Where is Tristan Knutson located?

Tristan Knutson practices at Madigan Army Medical Ctr Department Of Emergency Medicine, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-1250.

What is Tristan Knutson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Tristan Knutson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tristan Knutson 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.

Is Tristan Knutson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tristan Knutson is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tristan Knutson was last updated on October 29, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.