Quick answers
- Does James T. Dodge Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James T. Dodge Jr. 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 James T. Dodge Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,020 Original Medicare patients and 3,414 services for James T. Dodge Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James T. Dodge Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1619905429. 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 James T. Dodge 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 patients | 2,020 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,414 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,573 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)293 services
- 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's (G2211)177 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)137 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)135 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Atrial fibrillation37%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where James T. Dodge Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James T. Dodge 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.
- Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500036
Practice locations
Addresses where James T. Dodge Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 311 S L StTacoma, WA 98405
- 4700 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James T. Dodge Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Find other Interventional Cardiology doctors in Washington →
Other interventional cardiologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Multicare Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619905429 |
| 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