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Dr. James A. Taterka, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

125 Medical Campus Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446

(215) 997-9377

Dr. James A. Taterka, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. James A. Taterka, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

125 Medical Campus Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446

(215) 997-9377

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1811 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chronic care

colonoscopy

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. James A. Taterka, MD performed more chronic care, colonoscopy, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. James A. Taterka, MD performed more endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. James A. Taterka, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	484
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	272
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
minimally invasive procedures	272
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	473
gastrointestinal procedures	322
hospital care	253
inpatient care	253
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	322
preventive care	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	177

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	208
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	82
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	458
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	336
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223
minimally invasive procedures	336
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	187
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	90
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	415
gastrointestinal procedures	345
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
minimally invasive procedures	345
preventive care	120
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	194

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	974
Black	376
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	210
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	187
doctor visit	335
gastrointestinal procedures	293
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
minimally invasive procedures	293
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	187

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	53
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	512
gastrointestinal procedures	361
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	66
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	199
doctor visit	395
gastrointestinal procedures	347
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
minimally invasive procedures	347
preventive care	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	199

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	72
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	416
gastrointestinal procedures	336
hospital care	287
inpatient care	287
minimally invasive procedures	336
preventive care	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	67
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	158
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	399
gastrointestinal procedures	219
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234
minimally invasive procedures	219
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	151
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	65
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, chronic care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	294
diagnostic procedures	265
doctor visit	363
gastrointestinal procedures	432
hospital care	235
hydrogen breath test	17
inpatient care	235
methane breath test	17
minimally invasive procedures	432
preventive care	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	265

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	63
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, chronic care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	365
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	339
gastrointestinal procedures	412
hospital care	138
hydrogen breath test	26
inpatient care	138
methane breath test	26
minimally invasive procedures	412
preventive care	152
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	233

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	43
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansdale, PA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, chronic care and hospital care.

chronic care	272
diagnostic procedures	196
doctor visit	417
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	334
hospital care	230
hydrogen breath test	21
inpatient care	230
lab tests	14
methane breath test	21
minimally invasive procedures	334
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	196

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD.

**Gender**
Female	371
Male	284

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	176
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	443
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	21

**Age**
85 and over	73
75 to 84	180
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	347

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James A. Taterka, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Taterka, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James A. Taterka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James A. Taterka, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,894 Humira $903	Creon $267	Viekira $174	Mavyret $121	Technivie $74	Other $355
AbbVie Inc.	$1,236 Rinvoq $333	LINZESS $306	Creon $211	Skyrizi $166	Humira $163	Other $57
Gilead Sciences Inc	$755 Harvoni $215	Epclusa $211	Sovaldi $46	$283
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$625 STELARA $313	SIMPONI $283	REMICADE $16	OLYSIO $13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$617 Epclusa $75	$542
Other	$5,654 XIFAXAN $586	Cimzia $317	LINZESS $249	VIBERZI $229	Kanuma $209	Other $4,065

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,615
Gift	$132
Education	$34

Biography

Dr. James Taterka practices adult gastroenterology in Flourtown, PA and Lansdale, PA. Dr. Taterka is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. His practice in Lansdale, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health. He attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.