Active NPI 1619004918 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Alton Sebesta , MD

Surgery • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Sebesta, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1995, Dr. Sebesta delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2202 SOUTH CEDAR ST #300/#200.

Dr. Sebesta is affiliated with Multicare Health System and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, bypass operation of stomach with reconstruction of small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2202 South Cedar St #300/#200

Tacoma, WA 984052318

Telephone 2533015280

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Greater Lakes Mental Health Foundation Inc Facility NPI 1225039811

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +9.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

67 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sebesta (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Tacoma Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$343.00	$127.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$449.00	$166.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$152.00	$53.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$242.00	$84.45
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$589.00	$218.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	22	$117.00	$53.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$187.00	$85.73
43645 Bypass operation of stomach with reconstruction of small bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$4901.10	$1795.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$418.00	$165.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$378.00	$158.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	33	$115.00	$54.12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	15	$166.00	$67.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	17	$184.00	$75.90
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	17	$53.00	$20.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	39	$170.00	$86.04
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	40	37	$52.00	$21.62
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	30	30	$472.00	$209.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$375.00	$168.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	19	$103.00	$55.77
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	13	13	$3180.81	$1104.92
43645 Bypass operation of stomach with reconstruction of small bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$4457.82	$1717.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	51	$165.00	$74.89
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	43	43	$467.00	$200.32
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	23	20	$49.00	$22.95
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	14	14	$3117.70	$1080.19
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$312.00	$139.03
43645 Bypass operation of stomach with reconstruction of small bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$4457.82	$1552.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	58	$163.00	$75.41
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	41	41	$462.00	$207.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$237.00	$102.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	40	$164.00	$71.65
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	45	45	$465.00	$205.29
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	17	17	$4317.35	$1640.59
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$3117.97	$1131.41
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$239.00	$101.26
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$737.00	$118.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$242.00	$107.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	35	$168.00	$70.79
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$480.00	$198.91
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	17	17	$3053.00	$902.43
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$337.00	$143.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-16

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD00042222

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

Multicare Health System

4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Multicare Health System

1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984051702

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 March 16, 2021

Registered at 2202 SOUTH CEDAR ST #300/#200, TACOMA, WA 984052318 (Tel: 2533015280)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2021

Registered at P.O. BOX 5299, MS: 737-3-PCON, TACOMA, WA 984150299

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NPI Profile Active January 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2016

Registered at 2202 S CEDAR ST STE 300, TACOMA, WA 984052318 (Tel: 2534031000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2016

Registered at 2202 S CEDAR ST STE 300, TACOMA, WA 984052318 (Tel: 2534031000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 21, 2016

Recorded as JAMES SEBESTA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2016

Surgery (License #MD00042222 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 27, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619004918

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 27, 2007

Last Update: March 16, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 5299, Ms: 737-3-Pcon

Tacoma, WA 984150299

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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