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BENARD KOSGEI CHESSUM
NPI 1265179519
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Tacoma, WA

Active since May 18, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
14821 18TH AVE E, TACOMA, WA 98445(612) 406-0088 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2023, May 18, 2023, May 18, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Benard Kosgei Chessum NPPES

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

BENARD KOSGEI CHESSUM (NPI 1265179519) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61484384) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265179519
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameBENARD KOSGEI CHESSUM
Location Address14821 18TH AVE ETacoma, WA 98445-3477
Mailing Address14821 18th Ave ETacoma, WA 98445-3477 · (612) 406-0088
Phone(612) 406-0088
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1265179519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP61484384
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN60898587 (WA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
14821 18TH AVE E, Tacoma, WA 98445
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Accepted Insurance

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

Benard Kosgei Chessum 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 ID2567814676
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240113000574
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.

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.
53 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98445 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

ENRICH COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY PLLC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
14821 18TH AVE E
TACOMA, WA 98445
Pierce County (678) 777-9744
ENRICH ADULT FAMILY HOME LLC
Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
14821 18TH AVE E
TACOMA, WA 98445
Pierce County (612) 406-0088
BETTER OUTLOOK PSYCHIATRY & WELLNESS PLLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
14821 18TH AVE E
TACOMA, WA 98445
Pierce County (612) 406-0088
LUCY WAITHAKA
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
14821 18TH AVE E
TACOMA, WA 98445
Pierce County (253) 254-5056

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 Benard Chessum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benard Chessum is 1265179519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2022.

Where is Benard Chessum located?

Benard Chessum practices at 14821 18th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445. The listed phone number is (612) 406-0088.

What is Benard Chessum's specialty?

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

Is Benard Chessum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benard Chessum 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 Benard Chessum accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Benard Chessum 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 Benard Chessum was last updated on October 18, 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.