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Unclaimed ProfileAbout TEMPLIN
Thomas Paul Templin, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specialising in thoracic surgery. Thomas trained at Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. Thomas is also listed as specialising in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic).
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Common questions
What does Dr. Templin specialise in?
Dr. Templin is a thoracic surgeon in Tacoma, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Templin located?
Dr. Templin is listed at 1802 YAKIMA AVE STE 102, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Templin's phone number?
The number on file is (253) 272-7777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Templin?
Dr. Templin's National Provider Identifier is 1538471503. 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. Templin go to medical school?
Dr. Templin attended Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Templin have?
Dr. Templin has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Templin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Templin performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope and removal of segment of lung tissue using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Templin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (253) 272-7777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1802 YAKIMA AVE STE 102
Tacoma, WA 98405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
233 services · 221 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
25 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope | Procedure | 43282 |
21 |
| Removal of segment of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32669 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
58 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
55 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
28 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
20 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
14 |
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 thoracic surgeons at this location 2
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other thoracic surgeons in Tacoma 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 6
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.