Peter Vanwagenen, M.D.
NPI 1942367438 · Surgery Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Vanwagenen, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1942367438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942367438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00017550 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
728 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 428 | $34 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 170 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 | $130 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 30 | $33 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 17 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-03
- Last updated
- 2008-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Vanwagenen's NPI number?
- Peter Vanwagenen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942367438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Vanwagenen's specialty?
- Peter Vanwagenen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Vanwagenen located?
- Peter Vanwagenen's practice location on file with NPPES is 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405-4265.
- What is Peter Vanwagenen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Vanwagenen is (253) 596-3300.
- Does Peter Vanwagenen accept Medicare?
- Peter Vanwagenen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Vanwagenen's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Vanwagenen's NPI (1942367438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.