Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Steven R. Kaptik

MD · Gastroenterology · Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
401 15TH AVE SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 24 Years Practicing
267
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
24
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kaptik

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Washington, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kaptik is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 98372, WA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (253) 697-4000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Kaptik Does

Dr. Kaptik served 267 Medicare patients across 269 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 42% below the average Gastroenterology in Washington (463 patients across 285 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)8988
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)7776
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)2727
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)1919
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)1818

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kaptik billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kaptik is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Auburn, WA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Puyallup, WA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Tacoma, WA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kaptik practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kaptik offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 401 15TH AVE SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 697-4000

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

36 min

Average commute time in this zip · 85% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

27.9314

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 98372, WA

If Dr. Kaptik isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 98372, WA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Abhishek AgarwalGastroenterology3441.5 mi
Jason M. SugarGastroenterology5571.5 mi
Nicholas H. SunGastroenterology3391.8 mi
Rajesh ManamGastroenterology5142.1 mi
Jeremiah OjeaburuGastroenterology5932.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Steven R. Kaptik: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kaptik accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kaptik is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kaptik depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 98372, WA →
Where is Dr. Kaptik's office?
Dr. Kaptik practices at 401 15TH AVE SE, Puyallup, WA 98372. Phone: (253) 697-4000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kaptik accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (253) 697-4000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 98372, WA to see available options.
Does Dr. Kaptik offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kaptik as offering telehealth. Call the office at (253) 697-4000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kaptik?
Dr. Kaptik graduated in 2002 and has been practicing for approximately 24 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kaptik treated 267 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kaptik is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (253) 697-4000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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