Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 125 |
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Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD is a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA specializing in radiation oncology, oncology (cancer care) and general practice. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD is affiliated with Providence, Kootenai Health, Cancer Care Northwest, Cancer Care Northwest Spokane Valley and CANCER CARE NORTHWEST CENTERS P S.
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.
EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:
Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.
EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.
Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)
Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.
To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.
Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.
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In 2023, Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, conventional external beam radiation therapy, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2012, Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD performed more radiation therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 125 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2013 were radiation therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 478 |
|---|---|
| radiation therapy | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 148 |
|---|---|
| Female | 68 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 182 |
|---|---|
| Black | 19 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 108 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 73 |
| 85 and over | 16 |
| Less than 65 | 19 |
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 39 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 24 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 6 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 26 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 70 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2014 were radiation therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 550 |
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| radiation therapy | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 147 |
|---|---|
| Female | 104 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 213 |
|---|---|
| Black | 20 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 126 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 86 |
| 85 and over | 23 |
| Less than 65 | 16 |
| Hypertension | 56 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 50 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 20 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 22 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 75 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2015 were radiation therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 450 |
|---|---|
| radiation therapy | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 260 |
|---|---|
| Female | 238 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 422 |
|---|---|
| Black | 34 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 236 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 182 |
| 85 and over | 42 |
| Less than 65 | 38 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 41 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 14 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 26 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 75 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2016 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 11 |
|---|---|
| CT scan | 11 |
| doctor visit | 510 |
| hospital care | 46 |
| image guided procedures | 55 |
| inpatient care | 46 |
| pelvic imaging | 11 |
| radiation therapy | 575 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 181 |
|---|---|
| Female | 214 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 366 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 197 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 124 |
| 85 and over | 28 |
| Less than 65 | 46 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 42 |
| Stroke | 8 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 23 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 25 |
| Osteoperosis | 9 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 23 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 66 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2017 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 678 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 27 |
| image guided procedures | 50 |
| inpatient care | 27 |
| radiation therapy | 709 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 195 |
|---|---|
| Female | 206 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 378 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 201 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 129 |
| 85 and over | 33 |
| Less than 65 | 38 |
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 40 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 9 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 25 |
| Diabetes | 24 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 60 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2018 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 601 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 26 |
| image guided procedures | 48 |
| inpatient care | 26 |
| radiation therapy | 737 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 194 |
|---|---|
| Female | 221 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 391 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 201 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 130 |
| 85 and over | 37 |
| Less than 65 | 47 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 39 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 21 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 61 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2019 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 15 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 536 |
| hospital care | 25 |
| image guided procedures | 38 |
| inpatient care | 25 |
| radiation therapy | 449 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 132 |
|---|---|
| Female | 194 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 310 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 173 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 98 |
| 85 and over | 27 |
| Less than 65 | 28 |
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 39 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 30 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 60 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2020 were radiation therapy, blood draw and image guided procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 51 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 499 |
| image guided procedures | 30 |
| radiation therapy | 373 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 136 |
|---|---|
| Female | 178 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 290 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 11 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 167 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 93 |
| 85 and over | 24 |
| Less than 65 | 30 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 41 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 25 |
| Diabetes | 26 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 56 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2021 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, blood draw and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 24 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 484 |
| hospital care | 14 |
| image guided procedures | 30 |
| inpatient care | 14 |
| radiation therapy | 348 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 161 |
|---|---|
| Female | 216 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 346 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 13 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 197 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 125 |
| 85 and over | 26 |
| Less than 65 | 29 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 44 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 21 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 60 |
The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA during 2022 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, blood draw and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 20 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 447 |
| hospital care | 15 |
| image guided procedures | 37 |
| inpatient care | 15 |
| radiation therapy | 335 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 109 |
|---|---|
| Female | 185 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 271 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 163 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 87 |
| 85 and over | 20 |
| Less than 65 | 24 |
| Hypertension | 65 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 15 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 16 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 17 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 16 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 24 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 68 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Spokane, WA were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, blood draw and hospital care.
| abdominal imaging | 11 |
|---|---|
| blood draw | 27 |
| CT scan | 11 |
| doctor visit | 487 |
| hospital care | 25 |
| image guided procedures | 41 |
| inpatient care | 25 |
| pelvic imaging | 11 |
| radiation therapy | 358 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD.
| Male | 151 |
|---|---|
| Female | 165 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 288 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 2 |
| 75 to 84 | 102 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 25 |
| Less than 65 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 160 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 55 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 40 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoporosis | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 22 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 10 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 59 |
Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2006. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Medical School. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (2006)
Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School (2011)
Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna - Open Access Plus, Multiplan - PHCS Network PPO, Regence Blue Shield of Washington, Multiplan - Multiplan PPO, United Health Care - Navigate POS, First Choice Health - First Choice Health PPO, Cigna - Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO, Humana, Cigna - Cigna HMO, TriCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Card PPO, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield - Preferred Provider Network PPN, Providence Health Plan - Personal Option PPO, First Choice (Coventry Health Care) - First Health PPO, Group Health Cooperative - Coop Core, Premera Blue Cross - Heritage Plus, Blue Cross of Idaho - Blue Cross of Idaho PPO, Medico, Premera Blue Cross - Heritage Signature, Aetna Choice Plus, Commercial Insurance Company, Lifewise - Connect, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, AARP, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Amerigroup, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Multicare Connected Care, Health Net Federal Services Champus, Regence MedAdvantage, BCBS MT PPO, Asuris Northwest Health, CoventryFirst Health PPO, Pacific Source, Regence PPO, First Choice PPO, InterWest Health, Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health, Premera Heritage, Health Net - Covered CA HMO, Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO, Premera PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Health Net of Oregon and Health Net - Federal.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen Hasler Thatcher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$360
Xofigo $360 |
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| iCAD, Inc |
$233
Axxent Controller $233 |
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| Elekta, Inc. |
$142
Venezia $95 |
ELEKTA UNITY $47 |
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| LIFECELL CORPORATION |
$101
AlloDerm $101 |
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| Varian Medical Systems, Inc. |
$91
TrueBeam $91 |
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| Other |
$286
Oncology $80 |
SIR-Spheres microspheres $75 |
Lupron $25 |
PROVENGE $19 |
Xofigo $12 |
Other $75 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,150 |
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| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $63 |
Dr. Stephen Thatcher sees patients in Spokane Valley, WA and Spokane, WA. His medical specialties are general practice and radiation oncology. His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). His professional affiliations include Providence and Kootenai Health. Dr. Thatcher seems to honor Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Thatcher's office in Spokane, WA. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Dr. Thatcher attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin.