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TAPUWA L. CHIKWINYA, PLLC
NPI 1194336602
Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 10, 2020
6004 WESTGATE BLVD STE 180, TACOMA, WA 98406(253) 205-0873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2021, Sep 4, 2020, Aug 13, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tapuwa L. Chikwinya, Pllc NPPES

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

TAPUWA L. CHIKWINYA, PLLC (NPI 1194336602) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Tacoma, Washington and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma and lists Tapuwa Lamoore Chikwinya, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194336602
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameTAPUWA L. CHIKWINYA, PLLC
Location Address6004 WESTGATE BLVD STE 180Tacoma, WA 98406-2503
Mailing Address4914 N 11th StTacoma, WA 98406-3110 · (253) 583-4232
Phone(253) 205-0873
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTapuwa Lamoore ChikwinyaOwner · (253) 583-4232
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1194336602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationTaxonomy 152WL0500X
6004 WESTGATE BLVD STE 180, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14914 N 11th StTacoma, WA 98406-3110 · Phone (253) 583-4232

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. GEORGE W MEERS O.D.
Optometrist
6004 WESTGATE BLVD STE 180
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 312-8890
PACIFIC COAST EYECARE P.S.
Optometrist
6004 WESTGATE BLVD STE 180
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 312-8890

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 L. Chikwinya, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tapuwa L. Chikwinya, PLLC is 1194336602. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2020.

Where is Tapuwa L. Chikwinya, PLLC located?

Tapuwa L. Chikwinya, PLLC is located at 6004 Westgate Blvd Ste 180, Tacoma, WA 98406. The listed phone number is (253) 205-0873.

What is Tapuwa L. Chikwinya, PLLC's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tapuwa L. Chikwinya, PLLC was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.