Active NPI 1598734592 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Leaza M. Dierwechter , MD

Surgery • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Dr. Dierwechter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3124 S 19TH ST.

Dr. Dierwechter 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 removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3124 S 19th St
Ste C220

Tacoma, WA 984052433

Telephone 2533015050

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Proliance Surgeons Inc P S Facility NPI 1164461018

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

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

71.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dierwechter (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
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$1820.00	$571.60
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	12	$212.00	$77.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$373.00	$118.94
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$276.00	$80.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$301.00	$111.12
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$2477.73	$590.02

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	34	34	$418.00	$162.39
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	20	13	$185.00	$75.36
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	19	19	$1838.00	$704.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	17	$347.00	$120.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$274.00	$106.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	61	58	$53.00	$23.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$378.00	$166.94
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	19	19	$1596.11	$507.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$251.00	$100.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	45	42	$52.00	$22.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$375.00	$168.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	16	$166.00	$71.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$313.00	$134.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$247.00	$107.08
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1339.27	$432.21

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	38	38	$372.00	$166.06
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	18	$49.00	$23.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$244.00	$103.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$312.00	$138.41
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$1653.00	$616.47

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	49	49	$368.00	$166.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$241.00	$109.89
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$1691.00	$680.18
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1701.67	$572.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$241.00	$110.40
49568 Placement of mesh to repair incisional or abdominal hernia	11	11	$640.00	$276.34

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	50	50	$371.00	$165.07
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	11	$170.00	$72.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$243.00	$102.80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$322.00	$136.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$242.00	$107.91
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$1727.00	$715.59

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	$382.00	$162.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$251.00	$106.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$250.00	$101.72
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1806.88	$703.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD00040441

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

1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984051702

Multicare Health System

4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Multicare Health System

4545 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351700

Phone: 2535308011

Multicare Health System

3124 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 984052433

Multicare Health System

311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 984053720

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Physician Assistant

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 May 15, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 15, 2012

Registered at 3124 S 19TH ST, STE C220, TACOMA, WA 984052433 (Tel: 2533015050)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 15, 2012

Registered at 3124 S 19TH ST, STE C220, TACOMA, WA 984052433 (Tel: 2533015050)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 15, 2012

Recorded as LEAZA DIERWECHTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2012

Surgery (License #MD00040441 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598734592

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 14, 2006

Last Update: May 15, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3124 S 19th St, Ste C220

Tacoma, WA 984052433

Phone: 2533015050

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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