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- 1724 W Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
About Dr. Blair
John M. Blair, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Tacoma, WA. Medicare claims data shows John provided 1,252 services to 797 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700985611.
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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) 572-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1724 W UNION AVE
Tacoma, WA 98405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,252 services · 797 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
102 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
71 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
47 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
32 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of upper or lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, each additional interspace | Procedure | 63044 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace | Procedure | 63042 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
217 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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 orthopaedic surgery of the spines at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines in Tacoma 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 5
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John M. Blair?
John M. Blair is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is John M. Blair's address?
John M. Blair is listed at 1724 W Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John M. Blair?
The number on file is (253) 572-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John M. Blair?
John M. Blair's National Provider Identifier is 1700985611. 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 John M. Blair train?
John M. Blair attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John M. Blair have?
John M. Blair has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John M. Blair perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John M. Blair performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level and fusion of additional segment of spine; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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