Active NPI 1194980565 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Tepera , MD

Urology • Gig Harbor, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Tepera, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Gig Harbor, WA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2000, Dr. Tepera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11511 CANTERWOOD BLVD STE 208.

Dr. Tepera is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, urinalysis, manual test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208

Gig Harbor, WA 983325818

Telephone 2538532590

Fax 2538584330

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Gig Harbor, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs -6.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Gig Harbor, WA (351 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tepera (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Gig Harbor Specialty Average (32.5 Years) 32.5 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	370	265	$371.26	$126.99
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	350	282	$48.00	$16.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	263	223	$263.25	$89.39
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	257	199	$10.55	$3.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	153	153	$483.34	$163.51
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	151	117	$42.00	$11.42
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	95	82	$698.78	$241.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$324.59	$108.64
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	38	12	$101.03	$34.37
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	26	20	$585.77	$136.10
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	15	$143.00	$48.10
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$700.67	$239.71
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	18	15	$1099.67	$362.61
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$244.69	$80.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	188	142	$259.54	$89.40
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	170	128	$10.00	$3.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	111	$366.26	$126.64
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	140	108	$42.41	$10.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	128	128	$477.97	$164.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	98	$322.33	$111.49
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	82	16	$347.41	$119.07
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	51	45	$706.67	$242.59
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	17	15	$589.24	$133.08
51736 Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$38.31	$12.39
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$700.46	$228.07
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1107.55	$384.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	67	49	$10.00	$3.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	47	$259.00	$86.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$320.00	$109.55
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	48	39	$43.00	$10.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$476.00	$165.83
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	23	23	$710.00	$243.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$364.00	$127.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-21

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License WA MD61230923

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

2211691 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group

11511 Canterwood Blvd Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 983325818

Phone: 2535302663

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Christopher Arroyo , MD

Urology

NPI 1770567893

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Paul Seville , MD

Urology

NPI 1982637948

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2022

Urology (License #MD61230923 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2022

Registered at 11511 CANTERWOOD BLVD STE 208, GIG HARBOR, WA 983325818 (Tel: 5328532590)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2022

Registered at 11511 CANTERWOOD BLVD STE 208, GIG HARBOR, WA 983325818 (Tel: 2538532590)

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NPI Profile Active May 12, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2009

Registered at 100 BREWSTER BLVD, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 285472538 (Tel: 9104504136)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2009

Registered at 100 BREWSTER BLVD, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 285472538 (Tel: 9104504136)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2009

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER TEPERA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2009

Urology (License #0101231453 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194980565

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 24, 2008

Last Update: September 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208

Gig Harbor, WA 983325818

Phone: 2538532590

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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