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HOWARD CAPON MD
NPI 1053872549
Pediatrics in Puyallup, WA

Active since March 27, 2019PECOS Enrolled
1700 5TH ST SE STE 101, PUYALLUP, WA 98372(253) 848-8797(253) 845-1114 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2026, Oct 4, 2022, Jul 23, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Howard Capon Md NPPES

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

HOWARD CAPON MD (NPI 1053872549) is an individual pediatrics provider in Puyallup, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61464031) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Roseville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053872549
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD CAPONCredential: MD
Location Address1700 5TH ST SE STE 101Puyallup, WA 98372-4684
Mailing AddressPo Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-pcoTacoma, WA 98415-0299
Phone(253) 848-8797
Fax(253) 845-1114
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1053872549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61464031✔ Licensed in CA · A179318
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1700 5TH ST SE STE 101, Puyallup, WA 98372
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1902 Cirby WayRoseville, CA 95661-4420 · Phone (916) 789-1798

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Howard Capon Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Capon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multicare Health System
0.3 mi
Pediatrics
1706 S MERIDIAN STE 120
Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700396652 (253) 848-8797

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98372 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

KENDRA ELIZABETH MIKATARIAN KENT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1700 5TH ST SE STE 101
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Pierce County (253) 848-8797

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 Howard Capon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Capon is 1053872549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Where is Howard Capon located?

Howard Capon practices at 1700 5th St SE Ste 101, Puyallup, WA 98372. The listed phone number is (253) 848-8797.

What is Howard Capon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Howard Capon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Capon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Howard Capon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Capon reassigns Medicare benefits to Multicare Health System (Puyallup, WA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Howard Capon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Capon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Howard Capon 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Capon was last updated on March 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.