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- 1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
About Dr. Benjamin
Gary G. Benjamin, MD is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Gary trained at Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1992. Gary is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 1,800 Medicare patients across 2,687 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view. This provider record is associated with NPI 1164595286.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (253) 761-4200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1304 FAWCETT AVE STE 100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,687 services · 1,800 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
26 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
22 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
921 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
135 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
127 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
127 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
57 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
56 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
53 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
49 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Benjamin?
Dr. Benjamin is a radiologist in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benjamin's address?
Dr. Benjamin is listed at 1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98402. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin?
The number on file is (253) 761-4200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benjamin's NPI number?
Dr. Benjamin's National Provider Identifier is 1164595286. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Benjamin train?
Dr. Benjamin attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Benjamin been practicing?
Dr. Benjamin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benjamin performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Benjamin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Benjamin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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