Nelson M Chiu, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Kent, WA

Nelson M Chiu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kent, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and his current practice location is 23213 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 870-8880.

Nelson M Chiu is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60484863) 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 1558637579.

Contact Information

Nelson M Chiu, MD
23213 Pacific Hwy S,
Kent, WA 98032-2721
(206) 870-8880
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Physician's Profile

Full NameNelson M Chiu
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience12 Years
Location23213 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, 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:
  • Nelson M Chiu graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558637579
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628393089
  • Enrollment ID: I20150724010543

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nelson M Chiu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558637579NPI-NPPES
1558637579MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD60484863 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Evergreenhealth Home CareKirkland, WAHome health agency
University Of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973017

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. Nelson M Chiu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

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. Nelson M 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
Nelson M Chiu, MD
23213 Pacific Hwy S,
Kent, WA 98032-2721

Ph: (206) 870-8880
Nelson M Chiu, MD
23213 Pacific Hwy S,
Kent, WA 98032-2721

Ph: (206) 870-8880

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