Physician Profile
Leaza M. Dierwechter, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Dierwechter
Based in Tacoma, WA, Leaza M. Dierwechter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Leaza cared for 80 Medicare patients across 85 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (253) 301-5050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3124 S 19TH ST STE C220
Tacoma, WA 98405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
85 services · 80 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
17 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Leaza M. Dierwechter?
Leaza M. Dierwechter is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Leaza M. Dierwechter's address?
Leaza M. Dierwechter is listed at 3124 S 19Th St Ste C220, 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 Leaza M. Dierwechter?
The number on file is (253) 301-5050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Leaza M. Dierwechter's NPI number?
Leaza M. Dierwechter's National Provider Identifier is 1598734592. 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 Leaza M. Dierwechter train?
Leaza M. Dierwechter attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Leaza M. Dierwechter been practicing?
Leaza M. Dierwechter has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Leaza M. Dierwechter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Leaza M. Dierwechter performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Leaza M. Dierwechter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Leaza M. Dierwechter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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