Michael K Chinn, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Tacoma, WA

Michael K Chinn, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 1608 S J St Fl 1, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 274-7501.

Michael K Chinn is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60936474) 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 1336111814.

Contact Information

Michael K Chinn, MD
1608 S J St Fl 1,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
(253) 274-7501
(253) 274-7991

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael K Chinn
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience30 Years
Location1608 S J St Fl 1, 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:
  • Michael K Chinn attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336111814
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567692106
  • Enrollment ID: I20190712000975

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael K Chinn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336111814NPI-NPPES
2133920MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD 9544 (Hawaii)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD60936474 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661173

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. Michael K Chinn allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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. Michael K Chinn 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
Michael K Chinn, MD
1608 S J St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4930

Ph: (253) 274-7501
Michael K Chinn, MD
1608 S J St Fl 1,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4930

Ph: (253) 274-7501

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