Physician Profile
Ralph J. Katsman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Katsman
Based in Tacoma, WA, Ralph J. Katsman, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Ralph graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 145 services to 145 patients. The services billed most often include monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode, study of esophagus to assess movement, and prolonged monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode.
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
- (253) 272-5127
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2202 S CEDAR ST STE 330
Tacoma, WA 98405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
145 services · 145 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode | Treatment | 91037 |
49 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
49 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Prolonged monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode | Treatment | 91038 |
22 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 6
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ralph J. Katsman's specialty?
Ralph J. Katsman is a gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ralph J. Katsman?
Ralph J. Katsman is listed at 2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ralph J. Katsman?
The number on file is (253) 272-5127. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ralph J. Katsman?
Ralph J. Katsman's National Provider Identifier is 1740254283. 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 Ralph J. Katsman's education?
Ralph J. Katsman attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ralph J. Katsman have?
Ralph J. Katsman has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ralph J. Katsman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ralph J. Katsman performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; provides treatments such as monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode and study of esophagus to assess movement. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ralph J. Katsman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ralph J. Katsman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.