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Anesthesiology

Donald R. Tatum Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Royal Oak, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Donald R. Tatum Jr., MD is an anesthesiologist at 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Phone: (214) 687-0001. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Donald R. Tatum Jr. had 224 Original Medicare patients and 289 services. NPI 1396719670. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073 · Directions
  • Phone: (214) 687‑0001
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
  • Group practice: Northstar Anesthesia of Michigan III PLLC
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Donald R. Tatum Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Donald R. Tatum Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Donald R. Tatum Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Donald R. Tatum Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 224 Original Medicare patients and 289 services for Donald R. Tatum Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Donald R. Tatum Jr.'s NPI number?
1396719670. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Donald R. Tatum Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients224
Services billed to Medicare289
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)47 services
  2. Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter (64448)41 services
  3. Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)34 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)18 services
  5. Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)14 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Anxiety31%

Hospitals where Donald R. Tatum Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald R. Tatum Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Beaumont Hospital Royal OakRoyal Oak, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230130

Practice locations

Addresses where Donald R. Tatum Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Donald R. Tatum Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northstar Anesthesia of Michigan III PLLC561 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Royal Oak

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Royal Oak, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northstar Anesthesia of Michigan III PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396719670
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians