Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu, DO - Medicare Internal Medicine in Longview, WA

Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Longview, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Peacehealth and his current practice location is 1615 Delaware St, Longview, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 501-3601.

Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OP60553391) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1457618654.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu, DO
1615 Delaware St,
Longview, WA 98632-2367
(360) 501-3601
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Yu-chun Tu
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience12 Years
Location1615 Delaware St, Longview, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457618654
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2012
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618293291
  • Enrollment ID: I20150909000019

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457618654NPI-NPPES
2046703MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine OP60553391 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Peacehealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Peacehealth5890689293180

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePeacehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720056187
PECOS PAC ID: 5890689293
Enrollment ID: O20040209000272

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu, DO
1115 Se 164th Ave, Dept. 358,
Vancouver, WA 98683-9324

Ph: (360) 729-1462
Dr Christopher Yu-chun Tu, DO
1615 Delaware St,
Longview, WA 98632-2367

Ph: (360) 501-3601

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Dr. Sahar Taqui, M.D.
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James J Nakashima, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1615 Delaware St, Longview, WA 98632
Phone: 360-414-2700    Fax: 360-414-2714
Gaurav Gandhi, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1615 Delaware St, Longview, WA 98632
Phone: 360-501-3601    Fax: 360-414-5768

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