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ISMAILA TUNKARA
NPI 1225550288
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Burien, WA

Active since July 12, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1043 SW 152ND ST., BURIEN, WA 98166(206) 690-3800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2026, Sep 25, 2024, Oct 18, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ismaila Tunkara NPPES

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

ISMAILA TUNKARA (NPI 1225550288) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Burien, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61478860) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225550288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameISMAILA TUNKARA
Location Address1043 SW 152ND ST.Burien, WA 98166-4543
Mailing Address12315 28th Pl WEverett, WA 98204-5412
Phone(206) 690-3800
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1225550288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP61478860
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN60271959 (WA)
1043 SW 152ND ST., Burien, WA 98166
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ismaila Tunkara is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ismaila Tunkara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Daylight Psychiatric Care PLLC
30 mi
Psychiatric/Mental Health
11400 AIRPORT RD STE 200
Everett, WA 98204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
NPI 1699568824 (206) 351-6922

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98166 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
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ALWYN OSRIC HALL RN
Registered Nurse
1043 SW 152ND ST.
BURIEN, WA 98166
King County (360) 890-6571

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 Ismaila Tunkara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ismaila Tunkara is 1225550288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2017.

Where is Ismaila Tunkara located?

Ismaila Tunkara practices at 1043 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166. The listed phone number is (206) 690-3800.

What is Ismaila Tunkara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Ismaila Tunkara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ismaila Tunkara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ismaila Tunkara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ismaila Tunkara reassigns Medicare benefits to Daylight Psychiatric Care PLLC (Everett, WA). The 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 Ismaila Tunkara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ismaila Tunkara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Ismaila Tunkara 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 Ismaila Tunkara was last updated on May 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.