CHEN YE M.D.
NPI 1225490261
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
315 M.L.K. JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 20, 2022, Jul 23, 2019, Mar 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Chen Ye M.d. NPPES

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

CHEN YE M.D. (NPI 1225490261) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61335223) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence St Mary Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225490261
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHEN YECredential: M.D.
Location Address315 M.L.K. JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405
Mailing Address1498 Pacific Ave Ste 500Tacoma, WA 98402-4210
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1225490261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61335223
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 036149193 (IL)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1939 Caroline StPort Angeles, WA 98362-3909 · Phone (360) 417-7000
Location 212251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Phone (708) 923-5869 · Fax (708) 923-5859

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036149193IL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chen Ye 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 ID1951694058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221227002493
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Chen Ye reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
202 N DIVISION ST
Auburn, WA 98001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
1100 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,021 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
22850 NE 8TH ST, STE 103
Sammamish, WA 98074
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: King County Public Hospital District No 2
  • 1,074 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
907 GEORGIANA ST
Port Angeles, WA 98362
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1705 SE MEADOWBROOK BLVD, SUITE 2
College Place, WA 99324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 276 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
12303 DE PAUL DR
Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
600 GRANT ST
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
120 BRENTWOOD COMMONS WAY STE 510
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
300 services122 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
201 services105 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
133 services133 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
67 services67 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
32 services32 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
25 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Providence St Mary Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Walla Walla, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500002
Location401 W Poplar StWalla Walla, WA 99362 · Walla Walla County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Olympic Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Port Angeles, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500072
Location939 Caroline StPort Angeles, WA 98362 · Clallam 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

Multicare Covington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500154
Location17700 SE 272nd StCovington, WA 98042 · King County
Emergency services

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
$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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.63
Promoting Interoperability79
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.44

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers57 claims57 services$15.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers57 claims57 services$65.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Emergency Medicine
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Registered Nurse (Plastic Surgery)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Anesthesiology
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Chen Ye's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chen Ye is 1225490261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2016.

Where is Chen Ye located?

Chen Ye practices at 315 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-1000.

What is Chen Ye's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chen Ye enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chen Ye 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chen Ye's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chen Ye reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Auburn, WA), Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA), Public Hospital District No 2 (Sammamish, WA), Olympic Medical Physicians (Port Angeles, WA), Providence Health & Services Washington (College Place, WA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Chen Ye's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chen Ye accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, CareSource, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Chen Ye 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.

Is Chen Ye affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chen Ye is affiliated with Providence St Mary Medical Center, Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Olympic Medical Center, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital and Multicare Covington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chen Ye was last updated on March 28, 2024. 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.