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DR. ALVIN Y. TIU M.D.
NPI 1619942786
Family Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Alvin Tiu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Tiu is 1619942786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Q: What is Alvin Tiu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Tiu was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-2079 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Alvin Y. Tiu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALVIN Y. TIU M.D. (NPI 1619942786) is an individual family medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Indiana (01051711A) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619942786

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALVIN Y. TIUCredential: M.D.

Location AddressDEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTERTacoma, WA 98431-0001

Mailing Address6342 61st St WUniversity Place, WA 98467-4934 · (253) 564-8476

Phone(253) 968-2079

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1619942786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01051711A

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE, Tacoma, WA 98431

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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Alvin Y. Tiu 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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.

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 Alvin Tiu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Tiu is 1619942786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is Alvin Tiu located?

Alvin Tiu practices at Department Of Family Medicine Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-2079.

What is Alvin Tiu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Alvin Tiu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvin Tiu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Tiu was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.