Active NPI 1396008892 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Tieu , MD

Urology • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Tieu, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2012, Dr. Tieu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6001 E GRANT RD.

Dr. Tieu is affiliated with Santa Cruz Urology Care Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6001 E Grant Rd

Tucson, AZ 857122316

Telephone 5204975010

Fax 5204974111

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Wendy Huempfner M.d. Pc Facility NPI 1467593665

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Tucson, AZ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.8 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

62 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (295 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tieu (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Tucson Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,700	16	$0.73	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	186	124	$223.43	$101.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	146	$151.40	$70.41
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	103	84	$62.06	$9.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	80	59	$6.22	$2.97
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	64	12	$299.35	$228.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$336.94	$154.41
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	61	41	$39.11	$18.21
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	46	37	$17.48	$7.97
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	45	37	$561.70	$195.52
81003 Automated urinalysis test	37	36	$5.22	$2.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$221.19	$98.89
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	24	15	$49.58	$13.38
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	23	18	$1325.68	$437.70
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	18	18	$2285.39	$706.31
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	14	14	$18.29	$8.31
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	11	$486.48	$115.18
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	13	12	$431.17	$101.09
53852 Destruction of prostate tissue through bladder canal (urethra)	12	12	$1678.80	$344.80
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$876.80	$232.58
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$237.89	$53.84
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$369.71	$132.17
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$839.28	$270.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	5,600	51	$0.42	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	409	240	$218.53	$102.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	255	220	$148.12	$69.87
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	206	144	$6.52	$2.94
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	196	153	$48.72	$11.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	186	186	$332.96	$154.94
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	139	118	$429.87	$176.80
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	124	79	$40.26	$20.03
81003 Automated urinalysis test	112	91	$5.15	$2.44
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	92	61	$17.74	$8.79
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	70	11	$238.20	$87.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$217.79	$100.47
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	67	13	$299.35	$224.97
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	56	51	$18.98	$9.21
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	32	30	$862.81	$234.97
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	31	30	$516.94	$143.04
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	31	26	$39.68	$20.03
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	29	27	$1129.28	$390.06
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	29	26	$67.50	$25.06
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	28	25	$263.13	$68.57
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	28	27	$16.86	$8.46
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	25	23	$22.84	$11.51
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	21	$294.49	$137.39
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	15	$49.58	$15.61
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	24	24	$2285.39	$700.44
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	23	22	$387.06	$102.00
53852 Destruction of prostate tissue through bladder canal (urethra)	23	23	$1678.80	$338.03
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	20	$215.63	$99.49
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	17	14	$458.96	$163.94
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	14	14	$751.56	$205.86
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	14	11	$24.30	$17.29
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	14	14	$641.12	$252.82
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	13	13	$74.25	$18.57
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$214.70	$53.66
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$649.48	$234.39
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$335.79	$118.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	6,000	58	$0.42	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	430	271	$218.53	$100.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	250	250	$332.96	$152.81
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	234	192	$48.72	$14.24
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	215	152	$8.76	$2.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	193	171	$148.12	$67.62
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	155	141	$429.87	$154.15
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	130	88	$49.62	$21.99
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	98	20	$299.35	$213.78
81003 Automated urinalysis test	74	72	$6.00	$2.71
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	73	54	$21.70	$9.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$217.79	$100.65
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	56	51	$22.68	$10.23
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	47	38	$529.27	$145.33
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	46	36	$67.50	$17.08
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	45	27	$49.58	$18.98
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	41	41	$862.81	$224.11
53852 Destruction of prostate tissue through bladder canal (urethra)	41	41	$1678.80	$598.08
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	38	29	$49.74	$22.26
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	34	33	$215.63	$99.22
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	32	29	$21.06	$9.40
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	23	21	$263.13	$69.59
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	20	20	$2285.39	$695.65
84520 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function	19	19	$10.68	$4.78
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	19	18	$387.06	$102.31
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	19	19	$649.48	$233.04
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	18	$207.97	$96.03
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	19	$214.70	$56.00
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	19	19	$335.79	$89.76
82565 Blood creatinine level	19	19	$13.68	$6.20
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	18	17	$1192.02	$395.76
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	14	13	$27.93	$12.78
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	11	$149.37	$69.20
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	13	$641.12	$230.10
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	12	12	$751.56	$198.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,300	23	$0.42	$0.12
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	127	120	$48.72	$17.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	104	$148.12	$67.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	91	91	$332.96	$152.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	68	$218.53	$99.17
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	60	55	$8.00	$2.94
81003 Automated urinalysis test	57	53	$6.00	$2.98
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	42	41	$429.87	$151.80
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	40	36	$45.00	$24.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$217.79	$99.89
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	25	20	$20.00	$10.12
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	23	23	$862.81	$225.72
82565 Blood creatinine level	16	16	$13.00	$2.40
84520 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function	16	16	$10.00	$1.84
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	16	11	$42.64	$23.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-09

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IL 125.061239

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1396008892 (ID)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Santa Cruz Urology Care Clinic Llc

6001 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 857122316

Phone: 5204975010

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rafael Nunez Nateras , MD

Urology

NPI 1235573742

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2025

Registered at 6001 E GRANT RD, TUCSON, AZ 857122316 (Tel: 5204975010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2025

Registered at 6001 E GRANT RD, TUCSON, AZ 857122316 (Tel: 5204975010)

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2021

Registered at 820 MEMORIAL ST STE 3, PROSSER, WA 993502504 (Tel: 5097865599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2021

Registered at 723 MEMORIAL ST, PROSSER, WA 993501524 (Tel: 5097862222)

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NPI Profile Active July 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2017

Registered at 2315 8TH ST, LEWISTON, ID 835017301 (Tel: 2087461383)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2017

Registered at 2315 8TH ST, LEWISTON, ID 835017301 (Tel: (208) 746-1383)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2017

Recorded as THOMAS TIEU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2017

Urology (License #125.061239 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active April 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 25, 2013

Registered at 301 N 8TH ST, SUITE 4B, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627011041 (Tel: 2175457500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2013

Registered at 301 N 8TH ST, SUITE 4B, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627011041 (Tel: 2175457500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 25, 2013

Recorded as THOMAS TIEU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2013

Urology (License #125.061239 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 19, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396008892

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 19, 2012

Last Update: April 09, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6001 E Grant Rd

Tucson, AZ 857122316

Phone: 5204975010

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