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JAMES MING WU M.D.
NPI 1649406828
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since June 02, 2009PECOS Enrolled
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-1418 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About James Ming Wu M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES MING WU M.D. (NPI 1649406828) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60589263) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649406828
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0204X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MING WUCredential: M.D.
Location Address317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4234
Mailing Address317 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405-4234 · (253) 403-1418
Phone(253) 403-1418
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2015
✔ NPI 1649406828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0204X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60589263✔ Licensed in MD · D0076097
Definition
A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License MD60589263 (WA)
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 207PP0204X · License MD60589263 (WA)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2010012757 (MO), 94-07430 (KS), MD60589263 (WA)
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Accepted Insurance

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

James Ming Wu 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 James Wu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multicare Health System
Same address
Family Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396297487 (253) 403-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

JUYOUNG PARK
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 223-0927
ADA GUTIERREZ RN
Registered Nurse
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1400
MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1420
JEFFREY BLAKE MD
Pediatrics
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1418
SARAH JOY MCAULEY RDN, CD
Dietitian, Registered
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-3664
KIMBERLY WELLS MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1418
KATRINA LYNN STERLING ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1418
HEATHER LYNN HORNER
Social Worker (Clinical)
317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1418

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 James Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wu is 1649406828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2009.

Where is James Wu located?

James Wu practices at 317 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-1418.

What is James Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.

Is James Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Wu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Wu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Wu 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 James Wu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Wu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list James Wu 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 James Wu was last updated on October 21, 2015. 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.