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Physician

WATARU TAMURA, MD

Gastroenterology

SEATTLE, WA, 98133
NPI: 1073658365

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Gastroenterology

SEATTLE, WA

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Common Procedures for Gastroenterology

ColonoscopyUpper Endoscopy (EGD)Capsule EndoscopyLiver BiopsyERCPHemorrhoid BandingPolyp RemovalEsophageal DilationPEG Tube PlacementFibroScan

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
80.0/100High
Quality
69.7
Promoting Interoperability
100.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
63.6

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
45380
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,496$177$147128
45385
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
$1,426$258$21834
43248
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope
$1,244$162$13019
43239
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,181$84$6767
G0105
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
$1,093$186$18644
96413
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less
$1,000$129$10517
46221
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding
$903$328$25129
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$542$175$11164
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$471$185$14217
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$358$121$8215
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$349$132$90152
99202
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes
$245$70$4811
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$237$97$7720

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.