DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER KETCHUM MD
NPI 1063917631
Surgery in Tacoma, WA
About Dr. William Alexander Ketchum Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER KETCHUM MD (NPI 1063917631) is an individual surgery provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Virginia (0101276325) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2018).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Secondary Practice Locations 2
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
Dr. William Alexander Ketchum Md 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
TACOMA, WA 98431
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
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 William Ketchum's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Ketchum is 1063917631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2018.
Where is William Ketchum located?
William Ketchum practices at 9040 Jackson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-2252.
What is William Ketchum's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is William Ketchum enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. William Ketchum 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 William Ketchum accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list William Ketchum 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 William Ketchum was last updated on September 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
