PAUL T INOUYE MD
NPI 1427073865
Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, MS: 315-J1-TRM, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-7537(253) 403-7539 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Paul T Inouye Md NPPES

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

PAUL T INOUYE MD (NPI 1427073865) is an individual surgery provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00040055) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427073865
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL T INOUYECredential: MD
Location Address315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, MS: 315-J1-TRMTacoma, WA 98405-4234
Mailing AddressPo Box 5299, Ms: 315-j1-trmTacoma, WA 98415-0299 · (253) 403-7537 · Fax (253) 403-7539
Fax(253) 403-7539
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
NPI 1427073865 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in WA · MD00040055
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Identifiers 6

OtherB006WA · Tricare Pin
OtherP00191009WA · Rr Medicare Pin
Other8930098WA · Crime Victims Comp Pin
Medicaid8282113WA
Medicare PIN8803306WA
Medicare UPINF93639WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul T Inouye Md 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 ID9032010640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040116000475
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 2

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.
22 services13 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.
18 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Anthony Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gig Harbor, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500151
Location11567 Canterwood Boulevard NWGig Harbor, WA 98332 · Pierce 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
$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
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Emergency Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
General Practice
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Emergency Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Speech-Language Pathologist
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING 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 Paul Inouye's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Inouye is 1427073865. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is Paul Inouye located?

Paul Inouye practices at 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ms: 315-J1-Trm, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-7537.

What is Paul Inouye's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Paul Inouye enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Inouye 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 Paul Inouye accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Paul Inouye 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 Paul Inouye affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Inouye is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center and St Anthony Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Inouye was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.