Dr Mingkui Chen, MD, PHD - Medicare Pathology in Tukwila, WA

Dr Mingkui Chen, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Tukwila, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The Polyclinic, Cellnetix Pathology Pllc and his current practice location is 12501 E Marginal Way S Ste 200, Tukwila, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 576-6053.

Dr Mingkui Chen is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61366624) 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 1912122409.

Contact Information

Dr Mingkui Chen, MD, PHD
12501 E Marginal Way S Ste 200,
Tukwila, WA 98168-5163
(206) 576-6053
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mingkui Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience29 Years
Location12501 E Marginal Way S Ste 200, Tukwila, 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 Mingkui Chen graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912122409
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335319730
  • Enrollment ID: I20230219000029

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mingkui Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912122409NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD61366624 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital
Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Polyclinic2163328196332
Cellnetix Pathology Pllc822406297154

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 Mingkui Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Polyclinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174594634
PECOS PAC ID: 2163328196
Enrollment ID: O20031210000788
Entity NameCellnetix Pathology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356310866
PECOS PAC ID: 8224062971
Enrollment ID: O20050921001093

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 Mingkui Chen 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 Mingkui Chen, MD, PHD
12501 E Marginal Way S Ste 200,
Tukwila, WA 98168-5163

Ph: (206) 576-6053
Dr Mingkui Chen, MD, PHD
12501 E Marginal Way S Ste 200,
Tukwila, WA 98168-5163

Ph: (206) 576-6053

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