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SAMAKSHI KRISHNA M.D.
NPI 1255431664
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Samakshi Krishna M.d. NPPES

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

SAMAKSHI KRISHNA M.D. (NPI 1255431664) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00042159) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255431664
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMAKSHI KRISHNACredential: M.D.
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1255431664 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00042159
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.
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare UPINH99659
Other0177824WA · State L&i
Other8931494WA · State Crime Victims
Medicare PING8853726WA
OtherP00338719WA · Railroad
Medicaid8377681WA
Medicare PING8800670WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Samakshi Krishna 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 ID2567352289
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040317000623
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.

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.
288 services115 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.
89 services85 patients
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.
68 services51 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
49 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King 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
$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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers36 claims36 services$776.07 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
3 suppliers28 claims28 services$65.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$34.34 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 20

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

ELIZABETH CULP
Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6163
GLAUCIA DE CASTRO MOREIRA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6625
GRANT ALEXANDER YELLIOTT II PA C
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6660
MS. JESSICA WAI-YING TAM MD
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
KARA SPRINGER CRANE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 432-8216
BROOKE ELIZABETH CLOVER-OWENS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
NATHANIEL ERIC SIEV MD
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
PRISCILLA RUTH JAMES AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

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 Samakshi Krishna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samakshi Krishna is 1255431664. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006.

Where is Samakshi Krishna located?

Samakshi Krishna practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Samakshi Krishna's specialty?

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

Is Samakshi Krishna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samakshi Krishna 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.

What insurance does Samakshi Krishna accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Samakshi Krishna 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 Samakshi Krishna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samakshi Krishna is affiliated with St Francis Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samakshi Krishna was last updated on November 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.