Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout TOPPING
John William Topping, MD practices otolaryngology in Yakima, WA. John is a 1990 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. John is also listed as specializing in specialist and otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows John provided 606 services to 474 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (509) 575-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1601 CREEKSIDE LOOP
Yakima, WA 98902
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
606 services · 474 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
87 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
42 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
13 |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
211 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
110 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
62 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
45 |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
25 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Topping's specialty?
Dr. Topping is an otolaryngology in Yakima, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Topping?
Dr. Topping is listed at 1601 CREEKSIDE LOOP, Yakima, WA 98902. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Topping?
The number on file is (509) 575-1000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Topping?
Dr. Topping's National Provider Identifier is 1063406619. 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
What is Dr. Topping's medical education?
Dr. Topping attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Topping have?
Dr. Topping has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Topping known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Topping performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, 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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