TAPUWA CHIKWINYA
NPI 1063909935
Optometrist in Federal Way, WA

Active since April 17, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 S 320TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003(253) 874-7958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Aug 6, 2018, May 4, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Tapuwa Chikwinya NPPES

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

TAPUWA CHIKWINYA (NPI 1063909935) is an individual optometrist in Federal Way, Washington, licensed in Illinois (046011226) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063909935
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameTAPUWA CHIKWINYA
Location Address301 S 320TH STFederal Way, WA 98003-5200
Mailing Address301 S 320th StFederal Way, WA 98003-5200 · (253) 874-7958
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2021
NPI 1063909935 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in IL · 046011226
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
301 S 320TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98003

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13241 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616 · Phone (312) 949-7751

Accepted 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

Tapuwa Chikwinya 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 ID7911256870
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191022002603
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98003 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Pediatrics
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Physical Therapist
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Family Medicine
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Clinic/Center
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Optometrist
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Pharmacist
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Ophthalmology
301 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

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 Tapuwa Chikwinya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tapuwa Chikwinya is 1063909935. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2018.

Where is Tapuwa Chikwinya located?

Tapuwa Chikwinya practices at 301 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003. The listed phone number is (253) 874-7958.

What is Tapuwa Chikwinya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Tapuwa Chikwinya enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tapuwa Chikwinya 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 Tapuwa Chikwinya accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Tapuwa Chikwinya 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 Tapuwa Chikwinya was last updated on March 31, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.