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- 3525 Ensign Rd Ne, Suite K, Olympia, WA 98506
About Dr. Thaler
Based in Olympia, WA, Seth M. Thaler, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Seth graduated from New York Medical College in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Seth cared for 356 Medicare patients across 833 services. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older). NPI 1609859602 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
- (360) 413-8121
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3525 ENSIGN RD NE SUITE K
Olympia, WA 98506
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
833 services · 356 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
103 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
97 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
76 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
43 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
191 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
189 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
96 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other kidney specialists in Olympia 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thaler specialize in?
Dr. Thaler is a kidney specialist in Olympia, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thaler located?
Dr. Thaler is listed at 3525 Ensign Rd Ne Suite K, Olympia, WA 98506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thaler's phone number?
The number on file is (360) 413-8121. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thaler's NPI number?
Dr. Thaler's National Provider Identifier is 1609859602. 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. Thaler go to medical school?
Dr. Thaler attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thaler been practicing?
Dr. Thaler has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thaler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thaler provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Thaler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thaler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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