Dr Victor W Chiu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Victor W Chiu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pnw Eye Pllc and his current practice location is 3602 S 19th Street, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 733-4372.

Dr Victor W Chiu is licensed to practice in California (license number A96009) 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 1285664375.

Contact Information

Dr Victor W Chiu, MD
3602 S 19th Street,
Tacoma, WA 98405
(559) 733-4372
(559) 733-1758

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Victor W Chiu
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location3602 S 19th Street, Tacoma, 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 Victor W Chiu attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285664375
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325051022
  • Enrollment ID: I20091023000270

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Victor W Chiu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285664375NPI-NPPES
11633790OtherCACAQH PROVIDER ID#
GR0101220MedicaidCA
00A960090MedicaidCA
R068154165714OtherMNDRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A96009 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pnw Eye Pllc08404582618

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 Victor W Chiu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePnw Eye Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235262551
PECOS PAC ID: 0840458261
Enrollment ID: O20120214000887

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 Victor W Chiu 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 Victor W Chiu, MD
3602 S 19th Street,
Tacoma, WA 98405

Ph: (559) 733-4372
Dr Victor W Chiu, MD
3602 S 19th Street,
Tacoma, WA 98405

Ph: (559) 733-4372

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