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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Ronald J. Tempchin, PT

Sees patients in Bethesda, MD · Maryland

Summary

Ronald J. Tempchin, PT is a physical therapist at 8218 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 656-9768. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ronald J. Tempchin had 136 Original Medicare patients and 5,824 services. NPI 1770608226. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Physical therapist (Medicare lists Physical Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 8218 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (301) 656‑9768
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • School: graduated 1990
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ronald J. Tempchin, 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 Ronald J. Tempchin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald J. Tempchin 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 Ronald J. Tempchin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 5,824 services for Ronald J. Tempchin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ronald J. Tempchin's NPI number?
1770608226. 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 Ronald J. Tempchin, 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 patients136
Services billed to Medicare5,824
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)2,917 services
  2. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)1,456 services
  3. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)1,335 services
  4. Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)115 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis63%
  • High blood pressure57%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
  • Ischemic heart disease15%

Practice locations

Addresses where Ronald J. Tempchin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Bethesda

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethesda, MD — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPT
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770608226
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Sources

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