Active NPI 1972554277 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Erik L Torgerson , MD

Urology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Erik Torgerson, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Torgerson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1101 MADISON ST STE 1400.

Dr. Torgerson is affiliated with Swedish Health Services and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, 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

1101 Madison St Ste 1400

Seattle, WA 981044308

Telephone 2063866266

Fax 2063866161

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Swedish Health Services Facility NPI 1720033145

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +12.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

120 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (351 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Torgerson (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	1,600	11	$17.00	$6.26
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	1,577	11	$8.00	$2.85
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	532	379	$14.00	$3.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	406	313	$235.00	$99.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	168	$330.00	$141.44
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	130	19	$512.00	$178.21
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	123	98	$712.00	$276.44
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	112	28	$28.00	$0.45
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	78	71	$69.00	$13.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$507.00	$181.02
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	55	22	$243.00	$70.42
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	40	12	$338.00	$100.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$332.00	$123.33
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	30	30	$754.00	$271.76
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	30	30	$596.00	$162.42
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	25	19	$111.00	$41.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	23	$147.00	$63.39
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	18	11	$260.00	$85.37
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$2273.00	$776.75
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$1229.00	$373.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	585	425	$13.00	$3.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	421	346	$221.00	$100.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	192	$312.00	$142.52
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	162	24	$512.00	$165.07
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	126	100	$667.00	$284.28
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	111	102	$65.00	$12.81
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	96	23	$28.00	$0.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$480.00	$184.56
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	54	21	$230.00	$70.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	39	$137.00	$64.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$314.00	$125.10
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	32	28	$74.00	$15.74
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	31	23	$105.00	$39.15
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	25	$709.00	$263.74
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	20	20	$510.95	$152.03
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	13	$59.00	$27.12
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	14	$1202.80	$431.46
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	14	14	$2154.00	$783.86
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	13	13	$5216.00	$2017.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	446	340	$13.00	$3.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	442	350	$211.00	$100.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	214	182	$312.00	$139.27
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	183	24	$512.00	$175.77
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	151	130	$65.00	$12.28
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	119	96	$626.00	$283.28
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	92	23	$28.00	$0.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$480.00	$182.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	44	$128.00	$63.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$314.00	$121.13
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	37	17	$230.00	$71.12
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	35	24	$105.00	$39.07
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	30	26	$74.00	$16.22
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	28	28	$660.50	$274.58
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	26	18	$59.00	$24.56
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	25	25	$321.40	$108.87
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	19	11	$246.00	$87.36
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	12	12	$4581.00	$2085.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	1,225	12	$8.00	$2.85
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	504	377	$13.00	$3.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	465	346	$211.00	$102.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	210	179	$312.00	$143.40
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	204	168	$65.00	$12.28
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	174	24	$512.00	$183.44
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	150	125	$626.00	$276.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	107	93	$128.00	$62.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$480.00	$184.85
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	76	19	$28.00	$0.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$314.00	$126.43
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	39	27	$105.00	$38.73
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	30	14	$230.00	$75.42
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	24	19	$203.00	$103.11
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	23	11	$320.00	$103.95
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	20	20	$228.60	$82.73
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	20	19	$74.00	$15.42
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	19	19	$651.00	$275.06
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	15	15	$244.00	$7.97
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	14	12	$754.00	$312.97
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	11	11	$4265.00	$2242.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	332	274	$196.48	$84.05
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	247	206	$13.00	$3.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	144	$285.55	$120.59
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	154	132	$57.99	$12.13
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	143	18	$523.73	$225.00
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	122	114	$10.00	$3.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	101	81	$590.59	$243.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$441.89	$180.98
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	75	68	$165.72	$81.13
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	68	17	$27.12	$0.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$295.91	$120.51
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$642.00	$285.83
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	20	18	$61.30	$15.91
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	19	19	$10.00	$2.94
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	16	15	$20.00	$7.91
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	14	12	$103.36	$36.73
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$405.00	$169.88
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	12	12	$61.00	$18.02
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	12	12	$101.00	$48.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	878	560	$10.00	$3.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	567	419	$179.67	$81.04
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	430	304	$10.00	$2.89
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	401	284	$61.00	$19.69
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	380	276	$47.00	$14.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	309	248	$261.17	$118.11
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	188	31	$562.99	$223.69
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	165	119	$20.00	$8.79
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	135	112	$476.82	$211.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	125	125	$396.82	$175.09
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	89	23	$25.00	$0.57
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	76	56	$55.00	$18.56
87088 Bacterial urine culture	75	56	$15.00	$8.81
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	75	56	$18.00	$8.79
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	71	52	$23.00	$9.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$260.67	$118.57
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$408.00	$63.17
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	26	$613.85	$279.92
53854 Destruction of prostate tissue accessed through urethra using radiofrequency generated water vapor heat therapy	24	24	$5462.00	$2114.13
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	21	18	$194.00	$84.35
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	21	21	$187.00	$8.77
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	12	$57.00	$25.52
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$1013.00	$383.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	845	530	$10.00	$3.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	513	377	$147.97	$78.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	422	286	$10.00	$2.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	392	281	$218.83	$115.68
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	384	262	$61.00	$21.88
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	347	248	$46.89	$17.97
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	192	30	$563.22	$213.57
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	155	114	$469.00	$182.61
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	137	104	$20.00	$9.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	121	121	$335.24	$175.98
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	72	18	$25.00	$0.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	71	50	$47.76	$22.53
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	57	42	$18.00	$9.77
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	56	41	$23.00	$10.46
87088 Bacterial urine culture	53	43	$15.00	$9.79
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	38	25	$194.00	$80.53
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	31	30	$187.00	$9.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$216.08	$116.97
53899 Other procedure on urinary system	23	23	$4000.00	$2128.22
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	21	20	$163.00	$87.60
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	21	21	$408.00	$63.54
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$528.38	$267.25
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	12	$45.67	$23.96
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	12	12	$1818.00	$792.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	711	456	$10.00	$4.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	451	339	$133.00	$77.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	392	276	$199.27	$113.94
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	383	259	$10.00	$2.91
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	354	238	$61.00	$24.34
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	243	189	$47.00	$21.65
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	184	26	$563.04	$209.58
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	148	111	$469.00	$178.87
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	111	80	$20.00	$10.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$304.00	$173.17
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	84	21	$25.00	$0.64
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates	54	41	$18.00	$10.86
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	51	39	$23.00	$11.62
87088 Bacterial urine culture	51	41	$15.00	$8.62
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	43	28	$82.00	$36.28
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	40	30	$45.00	$27.80
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	32	31	$187.00	$9.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$198.00	$115.53
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$408.00	$65.25
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	25	25	$516.00	$263.28
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	22	12	$194.00	$78.83
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	20	20	$312.00	$102.28
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	18	18	$479.00	$255.53
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	13	$1093.00	$153.29
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$1818.00	$899.50
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	12	11	$912.92	$403.77
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$191.00	$105.24
53852 Destruction of prostate tissue through bladder canal (urethra)	11	11	$5462.00	$1954.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-09

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License WA MD00038354

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Swedish Health Services

1101 Madison St, Seattle, WA 981044308

Phone: 2063866266

Swedish Health Services

747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 981224379

Phone: 2063866000

Swedish Health Services

500 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 981225711

Phone: 2063202000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location March 04, 2020

Registered at 1101 MADISON ST STE 1400, SEATTLE, WA 981044308 (Tel: 2063866266)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 25608, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841250608 (Tel: 2063204476)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 04, 2020

Recorded as ERIK TORGERSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 04, 2020

Urology (License #MD00038354 in WA)

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NPI Profile Active October 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location October 02, 2009

Registered at 1101 MADISON ST, SUITE 1400, SEATTLE, WA 981041306 (Tel: 2063866266)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 02, 2009

Registered at 1101 MADISON ST, SUITE 1400, SEATTLE, WA 981041306 (Tel: 2063866266)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 02, 2009

Recorded as ERIK TORGERSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 02, 2009

Specialist (License #38354 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972554277

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2006

Last Update: April 09, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 25608

Salt Lake City, UT 841250608

Phone: 2063204476

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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