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Active NPI 1649650896 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Spears Tingen , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Tingen, MD is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Tingen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1348 WALTON WAY STE 5700.

Dr. Tingen is affiliated with Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1348 Walton Way Ste 5700

Augusta, GA 309015110

Telephone 7067747022
Fax 7067747023
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Augusta, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -11.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (194 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tingen (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
359 352 $139.00 $38.15
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
318 290 $119.00 $33.08
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
198 177 $44.00 $11.85
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
173 156 $136.00 $37.76
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
153 148 $78.00 $20.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
100 85 $384.30 $125.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
72 69 $262.43 $89.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
71 71 $580.62 $166.55
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
63 39 $249.00 $79.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
48 47 $468.00 $128.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
46 46 $370.00 $106.89
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow
41 39 $263.00 $54.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
32 28 $496.00 $171.18
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access
31 26 $86.00 $23.84
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
27 23 $84.00 $22.84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
22 22 $705.00 $220.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
21 21 $691.00 $174.66
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
17 17 $137.00 $38.27
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
13 13 $137.00 $12.36
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
11 11 $674.45 $170.45
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta
11 11 $95.00 $26.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-08-15
Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License GA 92918

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC LL38315S

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 92918

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, Llc

95 Collier Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 303091721

Phone: 4046055699

Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, Llc

3515 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 298016311

Phone: 8035025527

Secondary Practice Locations

701 Grove Rd, 3rd Floor Support Tower

Greenville, SC 296054210

Phone: 8644551435

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
Abigail Saxon

Physician Assistant

NPI 1144944786
Donnesha Williams , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1174238711

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Matthew Givens , MD

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology

NPI 1275737918

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Manish Govin , MD

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology

NPI 1306826243

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Fawzi Mohammad , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1346483484

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Bradley Carr , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1407036585

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2022

Registered at 1348 WALTON WAY STE 5700, AUGUSTA, GA 309015110 (Tel: 7067747022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 1524, AUGUSTA, GA 309031524 (Tel: 7068546008)

NPI Profile Active June 03, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2015

Registered at 701 GROVE RD, 3RD FLOOR SUPPORT TOWER, GREENVILLE, SC 296054210 (Tel: 8644551435)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2015

Registered at 701 GROVE RD, 3RD FLOOR SUPPORT TOWER, GREENVILLE, SC 296054210 (Tel: 8644551435)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH TINGEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2015

Surgery (License #LL38315S in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 03, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649650896
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 03, 2015
Last Update: August 15, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 1524

Augusta, GA 309031524

Phone: 7068546008

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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