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Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2015)
2601 THORNTON LANE
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD is a nephrologist in TEMPLE, TX specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

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Office Locations

2601 THORNTON LANE
TEMPLE, TX 76502
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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated as a nephrologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 61
doctor visit 158
hospital care 133
inpatient care 133

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 58
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 22
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 64
Dementia 21
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated as a nephrologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 24
dialysis 156
doctor visit 422
hemofiltration 65
hospital care 280
inpatient care 280

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 76
Hispanic 49
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 46
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 61
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated as a nephrologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 36
dialysis 122
doctor visit 366
hemofiltration 26
hospital care 419
inpatient care 419

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 92
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 37
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 67
Dementia 14
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated as a nephrologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 50
dialysis 55
doctor visit 387
hospital care 242
inpatient care 242

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 60
Hispanic 49
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 47
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 63
Dementia 15
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated as a nephrologist in TEMPLE, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

blood draw 36
dialysis 98
doctor visit 333
hemofiltration 45
hospital care 268
inpatient care 268

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 174
Ethnicity
Black / African American 71
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 215
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 35
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 111
85 and over 38
Less than 65 72
65 to 74 124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 63
Atrial Fibrillation 24
Cancer 15
Dementia 18

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Nephrology- American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2018)

Board Certification: Nephrology- American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine
Scott & White Clinic
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Aetna-Open Access Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare Select Plus
United Healthcare Select
United Healthcare Choice Plus
Humana HMO
United Healthcare Choice
Blue Choice
Aetna QPOS
TRICARE Prime
Aetna Open Choice PPO
TRICARE Extra
TRICARE
Blue California
Aetna Select
Aetna HMO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
CIGNA Choice Fund
Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Aetna Choice POS II
BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan
WellCare
AARP
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Navigate
Railroad Medicare
Medicaid
Aetna Managed Choice
Guardian
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Navigate Plus
Humana PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network
CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network
Superior Health Plan
Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna-Health Network Option
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO
DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family
Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group
Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO
Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO
Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network
Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil
Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx
Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier
Aetna-Open Access Select
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)
Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network
Aetna-Health Network Only
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 359 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen Blake Tanner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in TEMPLE, TX. 

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-04-24
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr, Tanner thoroughly explained all my lab work that I had done recently. He answered all my questions I had about the high reading from my lab work. I ask him about some medicine interaction I thought may be happening and he explained them to me and gave me his reasoning for why I was taking the medicine and put my mind at ease and we continued the same medicine. The medicine I am referring to is the Spiralactone. I was concerned about continuing the Eliquis blood thinner I am on. He advised me to continue to take it until we could consult with my Cardiologist. I ask him to contact her. He sent her a message while I was there and had an answer waiting for me on MY CHART when I got home. I like Dr. Tanner a whole lot. He is very nice, friendly, professional and very smart. It always seems like he has reviewed by case and is prepared when I walk in the room. I am very fortunate to be his patient.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-08
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I think he is the best at what he does. He has given me care beyond what he is supposed to. And he has given me hope. I know he must have a lot of patients, but when is with me, he makes me feel like I am the only one. He spends time explaining things even if it's over and over, reassuring me. I admit I am petrified because I know what is ahead of me. But I always leave his office feeling reassured and positive.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-11
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Dr Tanner is kind and is always concerned with how I feel & if I'm comfortable with treatment and makes sure I understand everything. He has gelped me getting my blood pressure under control.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-16
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I have been a patient of Dr. Tanner for a few years now and have always received quality care from him and his office, Dr. Tanner and his staff are always very professional.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-21
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Dr Tanner and I have had a great relationship for the last three years post transplant. He is an amazing practitioner and the best in communicating my care plan.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-30
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This was my first visit with Dr Tanner and I was very impressed. He was professional, thorough, patient and a very caring physician who listened.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04
Patient verified via Press Ganey
This is a top notch doctor, he knows his stuff, has a great demeanor to discuss issues, concise and professional. My highest recommendation.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-21
Patient verified via Press Ganey
He is so very knowledgeable in all area of my health and is willing to answer my questions that that involve areas other than kidney health.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-26
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I think Dr. Tanner is a fantastic Doctor He is so considerate and gets right to the point. I think of him as my Doctor and my Friend.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-10
Patient verified via Press Ganey
He is knowledgeable of my case. He answered all my questions. I'm so glad I have him on my case.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $146 Envarsus
$54
$92
Astellas Pharma US Inc $37 Veozah
$37
Vifor Pharma, Inc. $34 Korsuva
$18
$16
Relypsa, Inc. $22 VELTASSA
$22
NxStage Medical, Inc. $18 System One
$18
Other $30
$30
Types of Payments
Education $146
Food and Beverage $141

Biography

Dr. Stephen Tanner specializes in adult nephrology and practices in Temple, TX. Patient ratings for Dr. Tanner average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, Humana ChoiceCare Network, and more. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Texas A & M Health Science Center. He is professionally affiliated with Scott & White Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine. He has an open panel in Temple, TX according to Doctor.com.

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