MS. CANDICE TONG
NPI 1083829592
Physician Assistant in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Candice Tong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candice Tong is 1083829592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2007.

Q: What is Candice Tong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candice Tong was last updated on March 16, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since May 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 596-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Ms. Candice Tong NPPES

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

MS. CANDICE TONG (NPI 1083829592) is an individual physician assistant in Tacoma, Washington and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083829592

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. CANDICE TONG

Location Address209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4265

Mailing Address1245 S Adams StTacoma, WA 98405-2033

Phone(253) 596-3300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2009

✔ NPI 1083829592 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PING8872913WA

Medicaid8509341WA

Medicare PING8872912WA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Candice Tong 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 ID9133298433

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080513000112

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 4

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.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

127 services23 patients

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

86 services44 patients

Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005

Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.

24 services20 patients

Removal of central venous tube with port or pump 36590

The removal of a central venous tube with port or pump is a procedure that eliminates a device implanted under your skin. This device helped deliver medication or nutrients directly into a large vein near your heart. Its removal involves a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Auburn, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500015

Location202 North Division Street Plaza OneAuburn, WA 98001 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

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