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CARL ANDREW PLONSKY M.D.
NPI 1265407720
Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

Active since February 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 1, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 759-3333(253) 759-1415 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Carl Andrew Plonsky M.d. NPPES

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

CARL ANDREW PLONSKY M.D. (NPI 1265407720) is an individual pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00017861) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265407720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCARL ANDREW PLONSKYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 1Tacoma, WA 98405-1954
Mailing Address1530 S Union Ave, Suite 1Tacoma, WA 98405-1954 · (253) 759-3333 · Fax (253) 759-1543
Phone(253) 759-3333
Fax(253) 759-1415
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2014
✔ NPI 1265407720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00017861
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1530 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA08708WA
Other129185WA · Labor And Industries
Medicaid1012038WA

Accepted Insurance

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

Carl Andrew Plonsky M.d. 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 Carl Plonsky reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multicare Health System
0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
3315 S 23RD ST, STE 200
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407808413 (253) 459-7000

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 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
$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 20

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

EDWARD R FAHY M.D.
Pediatrics
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 8
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 759-3333
DR. REBEKAH A CLINE PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 16
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 756-0323
DR. PHILIP J. FRANK PH.D.
Psychologist
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 16
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 752-7320
BROOK ALEXANDRIA MUNRO N.D.
Naturopath
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 4
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 752-2558
REBA MCGEAR ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 16
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 752-7320
KEVIN K GANDHI M.D.
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 5
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 272-8285
PATRICIA A HOPPA A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 1
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 759-3333
DR. MAXWELL R KNAUSS PH.D.
Psychologist
1530 S UNION AVE, SUITE 16
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 752-7320

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 Carl Plonsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Plonsky is 1265407720. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2006.

Where is Carl Plonsky located?

Carl Plonsky practices at 1530 S Union Ave Suite 1, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 759-3333.

What is Carl Plonsky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Carl Plonsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Plonsky is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Carl Plonsky's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carl Plonsky reassigns Medicare benefits to Multicare Health System (Tacoma, 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 Carl Plonsky's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carl Plonsky accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Carl Plonsky 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 Carl Plonsky was last updated on November 7, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.