Active NPI 1053313411 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Michael Komorous , MD

Dermatology • Clarkston, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Komorous, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Clarkston, WA. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1973, Dr. Komorous delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1433 5TH ST.

Dr. Komorous is affiliated with Integrated Dermatology Of Clarkston Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1433 5th St

Clarkston, WA 994032714

Telephone 5097585141

Fax 5097585299

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Integrated Dermatology Of Clarkston Pllc Facility NPI 1609656222

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Clarkston, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

53 Yrs +11.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 41.5 Yrs

State Avg: 19.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Clarkston, WA (397 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

39.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Komorous (53 Years) 53 Yrs

Clarkston Specialty Average (41.5 Years) 41.5 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,066	1,329	$71.08	$42.26
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	29	28	$29.83	$19.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,721	1,214	$93.15	$59.21
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	28	25	$43.93	$33.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,895	1,294	$103.11	$71.48
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	18	17	$55.28	$42.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,449	1,591	$97.86	$71.39
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	40	34	$52.60	$42.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,415	1,530	$101.71	$70.78
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	27	25	$49.15	$41.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,382	1,487	$102.26	$69.39
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	47	44	$47.85	$40.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	12,067	1,526	$10.00	$5.15
17000 Destruction of skin growth	2,412	1,683	$110.00	$61.68
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,293	886	$150.49	$66.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	616	387	$61.11	$42.52
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	488	422	$142.00	$102.63
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin	364	12	$28.00	$18.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	77	$102.38	$71.11
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	67	49	$46.00	$31.67
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	59	59	$101.78	$73.33
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	59	50	$197.00	$118.47
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	54	50	$246.00	$173.34
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	50	41	$91.00	$40.17
17271 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm	31	31	$227.00	$155.41
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	28	24	$240.00	$153.77
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	28	26	$243.00	$141.74
17280 Destruction of malignant growth (0.5 centimeters or less) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	23	22	$192.00	$132.96
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	11	11	$259.00	$166.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	12,143	1,596	$10.00	$5.42
17000 Destruction of skin growth	2,457	1,772	$110.00	$61.30
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	1,599	1,065	$151.97	$65.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	701	429	$60.00	$41.84
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	529	458	$142.00	$98.81
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin	441	16	$28.00	$19.05
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	91	91	$100.00	$72.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	66	$98.00	$70.50
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	71	50	$46.00	$29.39
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	55	49	$197.00	$121.52
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	52	50	$246.00	$170.09
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	37	34	$91.00	$39.94
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	33	26	$240.00	$136.40
17271 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm	33	31	$227.00	$145.78
17280 Destruction of malignant growth (0.5 centimeters or less) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	24	23	$192.00	$128.09
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	23	22	$243.00	$145.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-04

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License WA MD.MD.00015691

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Pathology - Dermatopathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZD0900X

State License WA MD.MD.00015691

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1001218 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Integrated Dermatology Of Clarkston Pllc

1250 Se Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 991635449

Phone: 5097585141

Secondary Practice Locations

4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 219

Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Phone: 2538517733

4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 219

Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Phone: 2538517733

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Jennifer Nicholas , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083978837

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jacob Blazzard , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1326125485

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Carolyn Shoemaker , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1477856649

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Walter Williams , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1841269248

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2026

Registered at 1433 5TH ST, CLARKSTON, WA 994032714 (Tel: 5097585141)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2026

Registered at 4700 EXCHANGE CT STE 110, BOCA RATON, FL 334314450 (Tel: 5619480291)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2026

Dermatology (License #MD.MD.00015691 in WA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2024

Pathology (License #00015691 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location January 16, 2019

Registered at 4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 219, GIG HARBOR, WA 983351706 (Tel: 2538517733)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 16, 2019

Registered at 4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 219, GIG HARBOR, WA 983351706 (Tel: 2538517733)

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NPI Profile Active October 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 08, 2007

Registered at 1901 S UNION AVE, SUITE B-2003, TACOMA, WA 984051702 (Tel: 2537527705)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 08, 2007

Registered at 1901 S UNION AVE, SUITE B-2003, TACOMA, WA 984051702 (Tel: 2537527705)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES KOMOROUS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2007

Dermatology (License #MD00015691 in WA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2007

Pathology (License #00015691 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053313411

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 15, 2005

Last Update: August 04, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4700 Exchange Ct Ste 110

Boca Raton, FL 334314450

Phone: 5619480291

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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