1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Washington
  4. Renton
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. TRAM PHUONG CHU M.D.
NPI 1043536949
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Renton, WA

Active since April 16, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 S 43RD ST, RENTON, WA 98055(425) 690-3422(425) 690-9422 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2024, Sep 16, 2016, Aug 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Tram Phuong Chu M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TRAM PHUONG CHU M.D. (NPI 1043536949) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Renton, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60711992) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043536949
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. TRAM PHUONG CHUCredential: M.D.
Location Address400 S 43RD STRenton, WA 98055-5714
Mailing AddressPo Box 4105Portland, OR 97208-4105 · (866) 907-1068 · Fax (425) 917-9141
Phone(425) 690-3422
Fax(425) 690-9422
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1043536949 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60711992
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 3657 (AK), MD60711992 (WA)
400 S 43RD ST, Renton, WA 98055
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1013318AK
Medicaid2031621WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tram Phuong Chu M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385825470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170220002033
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
44 services43 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
28 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Renton, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number500088
Location400 S 43rd StRenton, WA 98055 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CATHERINE A MICKELSON SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5165
IRENE A BRYANT PT
Physical Therapist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5165
JEFFREY C THOMPSON MD
Internal Medicine
400 S 43RD ST, RM 3H-1-053
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 228-3440
AARON TZUPENG FANG M.D.
Hospitalist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 228-3440
DR. TORY JOHN OLSEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 656-4224
ANNE B VILLARI PT
Physical Therapist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5165
DAN LAM RPH
Pharmacist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 251-5164
ANNA L SAMSON STEIN MD
Hospitalist
400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
King County (425) 228-3440

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tram Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tram Chu is 1043536949. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2010.

Where is Tram Chu located?

Tram Chu practices at 400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA 98055. The listed phone number is (425) 690-3422.

What is Tram Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Tram Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tram Chu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Tram Chu accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Tram Chu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tram Chu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tram Chu is affiliated with Valley Medical Center and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tram Chu was last updated on September 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.