Active NPI 1881652139 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Atul Thakker , MD

Surgery • Centralia, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Atul Thakker, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Centralia, WA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Thakker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 COOKS HILL RD.

Dr. Thakker is affiliated with Providence Health And Services Washington and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1720 Cooks Hill Rd

Centralia, WA 985319071

Telephone 3607361195

Fax 3607364952

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Associated Surgeons Of Washington Facility NPI 1558349902

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Centralia, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +15.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Centralia, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thakker (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Centralia Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	145	80	$241.00	$76.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	87	$276.00	$90.73
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	114	65	$152.00	$48.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	74	74	$396.00	$127.41
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	66	66	$606.00	$112.53
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	64	62	$418.00	$79.44
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	52	52	$767.00	$183.25
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	28	$818.00	$260.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$343.00	$111.15
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	22	22	$368.00	$116.99
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	22	22	$41.00	$12.81
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	20	20	$2215.00	$684.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$508.00	$160.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$391.00	$127.86
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	12	11	$1682.29	$536.15
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	12	11	$464.00	$118.92
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$254.00	$80.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	218	91	$227.00	$77.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	90	$260.00	$89.41
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	102	90	$16.00	$5.23
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	60	57	$394.00	$75.21
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	59	59	$723.00	$134.27
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	57	56	$571.00	$86.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	47	$368.00	$127.31
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	53	52	$373.00	$127.90
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	50	50	$771.00	$262.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$479.00	$165.48
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	29	29	$347.00	$118.19
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	14	$143.00	$48.70
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	20	20	$38.00	$12.32
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	16	14	$437.00	$118.79
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	16	16	$2089.00	$582.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	387	125	$187.00	$70.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	115	$242.00	$90.28
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	99	90	$15.00	$5.39
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	88	86	$368.00	$80.58
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	75	74	$533.00	$94.27
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	63	62	$678.00	$149.45
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	60	59	$720.00	$270.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	51	$341.00	$129.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$446.00	$166.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	47	47	$521.00	$196.64
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	44	$356.00	$134.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$299.00	$113.27
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	31	31	$1957.00	$692.33
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	26	12	$187.00	$70.63
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	23	23	$324.00	$121.37
43251 Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$521.00	$128.46
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	16	15	$409.00	$144.49
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	14	13	$1425.00	$527.22
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	14	13	$349.00	$132.00
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	13	13	$35.00	$13.43
43270 Destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$596.00	$205.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	115	$233.00	$91.48
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	152	64	$180.00	$72.16
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	143	127	$14.00	$5.49
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	89	54	$97.00	$38.55
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	67	66	$508.00	$80.24
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	66	64	$341.00	$136.28
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	66	63	$351.00	$94.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$285.00	$114.39
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	58	58	$644.00	$118.20
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	55	55	$685.00	$274.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$429.00	$170.84
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	29	29	$36.00	$14.37
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	26	18	$180.00	$72.16
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	26	26	$1863.00	$710.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$331.00	$132.35
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	20	19	$1388.88	$532.32
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	19	15	$99.00	$38.91
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	17	17	$337.00	$134.73
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	14	14	$311.00	$123.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$252.00	$95.27
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$503.00	$200.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	231	192	$14.00	$5.72
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	169	84	$177.00	$72.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	106	$184.00	$76.37
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	110	60	$97.00	$40.19
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	104	104	$504.00	$87.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	94	91	$347.00	$97.20
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	89	87	$639.00	$132.70
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	70	68	$681.00	$280.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	70	69	$338.00	$140.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$403.00	$168.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	50	$266.00	$109.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$264.00	$109.98
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	23	23	$44.00	$18.55
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	22	$251.00	$104.22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	20	$497.00	$205.48
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	21	21	$1817.00	$748.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	15	$256.00	$106.06
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	20	14	$178.00	$73.94
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	19	18	$333.00	$138.98
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	15	14	$385.00	$140.53
45382 Control of bleeding of upper large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$651.00	$180.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	315	127	$178.00	$73.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	180	$182.00	$74.71
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	168	155	$14.00	$5.66
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	85	85	$511.00	$112.05
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	80	79	$352.00	$110.37
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	80	80	$689.00	$279.68
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	79	79	$648.00	$133.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	75	74	$336.00	$138.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$265.00	$108.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$403.00	$163.88
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	37	37	$45.00	$18.62
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	32	32	$1805.00	$737.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	29	$496.00	$200.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	26	$266.00	$107.50
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	19	$255.00	$105.02
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	19	13	$179.00	$73.84
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	17	11	$201.00	$83.39
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	16	16	$289.00	$118.66
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$847.00	$342.22
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	13	13	$46.00	$18.97
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$187.00	$77.37
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1361.42	$524.45
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	11	11	$391.00	$148.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	248	217	$14.00	$5.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	175	$174.00	$72.22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	209	102	$174.00	$72.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	142	138	$327.00	$135.96
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	124	53	$94.00	$39.22
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	110	110	$632.00	$219.87
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	100	98	$499.00	$88.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$258.00	$107.31
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	78	71	$343.00	$107.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$393.00	$160.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	57	$257.00	$104.98
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	48	48	$672.00	$274.14
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	39	39	$44.00	$17.90
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	32	32	$1762.37	$703.25
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	24	24	$1269.00	$527.99
49568 Placement of mesh to repair incisional or abdominal hernia	18	17	$655.00	$271.58
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	18	18	$380.00	$140.19
49560 Repair of incisional or abdominal hernia	15	15	$1802.00	$673.64
55040 Removal of fluid accumulation in one testicle and sperm reservoir	11	11	$828.00	$188.89
49585 Repair of hernia at navel (5 years or older)	11	11	$1086.00	$349.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	217	113	$170.00	$70.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	143	$171.00	$72.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	161	153	$322.00	$134.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	118	57	$92.00	$38.68
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	108	106	$491.00	$151.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$385.00	$160.68
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	76	73	$622.00	$258.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	61	$252.00	$105.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$254.00	$106.10
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	57	56	$339.00	$115.32
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	54	53	$13.00	$5.45
74300 Review by radiologist of bile and/or pancreatic duct image during surgery	35	35	$43.00	$18.10
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	33	33	$1720.00	$692.52
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	22	21	$1251.00	$496.62
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	13	12	$489.00	$202.42
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	12	$432.25	$174.84
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	12	12	$376.00	$156.35
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$453.00	$186.97
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$45.00	$18.80
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	11	11	$558.00	$196.95
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$820.00	$332.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-08

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD00035008

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8209876 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Labor & Industries

0115053 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

20036716

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Providence Health And Services Washington

525 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 985065101

Providence Health And Services Washington

914 S Scheuber Rd, Centralia, WA 985319027

Phone: 3607362803

Providence Health And Services Washington

1720 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA 985319071

Phone: 3608278100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

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Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mark Ropka , MD

Surgery

NPI 1598714248

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Susan Amondson , RN

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

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Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 11, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2012

Registered at 1720 COOKS HILL RD, CENTRALIA, WA 985319071 (Tel: 3607361195)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2012

Registered at 1720 COOKS HILL RD, CENTRALIA, WA 985319071 (Tel: 3607361195)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2012

Recorded as ATUL THAKKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2012

Surgery (License #MD00035008 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881652139

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 03, 2006

Last Update: April 08, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1720 Cooks Hill Rd

Centralia, WA 985319071

Phone: 3607361195

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