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- 521 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
About Dr. Van Buskirk
Based in Tacoma, WA, John R. Van Buskirk, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. John graduated from College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 160 Medicare patients across 185 services. The services billed most often include advance care planning, first 30 minutes, prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by t, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1124046404 identifies this record in the national registry.
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) 403-2900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
521 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
185 services · 160 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
42 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by t | Billing code | G0316 |
39 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
36 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors 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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Other family doctors in Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Van Buskirk?
Dr. Van Buskirk is a family doctor in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Van Buskirk's address?
Dr. Van Buskirk is listed at 521 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 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 Dr. Van Buskirk?
The number on file is (253) 403-2900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Van Buskirk's NPI number?
Dr. Van Buskirk's National Provider Identifier is 1124046404. 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. Van Buskirk train?
Dr. Van Buskirk attended College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Van Buskirk been practicing?
Dr. Van Buskirk has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Van Buskirk perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Van Buskirk the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Van Buskirk confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Van Buskirk. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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