Physician Profile
Kenneth J. Tertel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tertel
Based in Tucson, AZ, Kenneth J. Tertel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Kenneth graduated from Medical College of Ohio in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Kenneth provided 24,527 services to 3,222 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml, and x-ray of chest, 2 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (520) 547-5935
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6270 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
5515 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
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
- Uterine fibroids
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
24,527 services · 3,222 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
639 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
180 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
178 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
177 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
154 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
153 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | Imaging | 75571 |
144 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
131 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
118 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
106 | More often than most 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other radiologists in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Ohio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Medical College of Ohio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kenneth J. Tertel?
Kenneth J. Tertel is a radiologist in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth J. Tertel's address?
Kenneth J. Tertel is listed at 6270 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth J. Tertel?
The number on file is (520) 547-5935. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kenneth J. Tertel?
Kenneth J. Tertel's National Provider Identifier is 1386843605. 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 Kenneth J. Tertel train?
Kenneth J. Tertel attended Medical College of Ohio, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kenneth J. Tertel have?
Kenneth J. Tertel has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kenneth J. Tertel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kenneth J. Tertel performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kenneth J. Tertel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kenneth J. Tertel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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