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Diagnostic Radiology

John L. Tamminen Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Rocky Mount, VA · Pearisburg, VA · Roanoke, VA … · Virginia

Summary

Dr. John L. Tamminen Iii, MD is a radiologist at 1 Health Cir, Lexington, VA 24450. Phone: (540) 462-1200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John L. Tamminen Iii had 1,384 Original Medicare patients and 1,773 services. NPI 1740250927. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John L. Tamminen Iii, 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 John L. Tamminen Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John L. Tamminen Iii 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 John L. Tamminen Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,384 Original Medicare patients and 1,773 services for John L. Tamminen Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John L. Tamminen Iii's NPI number?
1740250927. 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 John L. Tamminen Iii, 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 patients1,384
Services billed to Medicare1,773
Different services or procedures132
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)298 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)119 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)76 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)63 services
  5. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)58 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Anxiety38%

Hospitals where John L. Tamminen Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John L. Tamminen Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where John L. Tamminen Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 18; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John L. Tamminen Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carilion Medical Center977 clinicians in the group
  • Carilion Healthcare Corporation536 clinicians in the group
  • Carilion Giles Community Hospital228 clinicians in the group
  • Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital107 clinicians in the group
  • Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carilion Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEastern Virginia Medical School
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740250927
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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