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DR. YUN SUN CHOE M.D.
NPI 1093866170
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tacoma, WA

Active since January 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12821 PACIFIC AVE S, TACOMA, WA 98444(253) 777-4881(253) 245-5293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2026, Mar 31, 2021, Jun 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Yun Sun Choe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. YUN SUN CHOE M.D. (NPI 1093866170) is an individual rheumatology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00036687) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093866170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. YUN SUN CHOECredential: M.D.
Location Address12821 PACIFIC AVE STacoma, WA 98444-5070
Mailing Address12821 Pacific Ave STacoma, WA 98444-5070 · (253) 777-4881 · Fax (253) 245-5293
Phone(253) 777-4881
Fax(253) 245-5293
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1093866170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00036687
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 207RA0000X · License MD00036687 (WA)
12821 PACIFIC AVE S, Tacoma, WA 98444
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405-4265 · Phone (253) 596-3300

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid8235038WA
Other126185WA · L&i Number

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

Dr. Yun Sun Choe 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 ID3577459528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040225001226
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98444 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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 Yun Choe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yun Choe is 1093866170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2007.

Where is Yun Choe located?

Yun Choe practices at 12821 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444. The listed phone number is (253) 777-4881.

What is Yun Choe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Yun Choe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yun Choe 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yun Choe was last updated on April 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.