Quick answers
- Does Kirk J. Tiemann accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirk J. Tiemann accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kirk J. Tiemann see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 187 Original Medicare patients and 18,099 services for Kirk J. Tiemann. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kirk J. Tiemann's NPI number?
- 1427249564. 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 Kirk J. Tiemann, 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 patients | 187 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,099 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,004 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)480 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)480 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)378 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)356 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Asthma32%
Hospitals where Kirk J. Tiemann works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirk J. Tiemann 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Grace Surgical HospitalLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450162
- Lamb Healthcare CenterLittlefield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450698
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Kirk J. Tiemann is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8214 Milwaukee AveLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 795‑6421
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427249564 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians