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DR. HIAN K KWA MD
NPI 1700853256
Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204, TACOMA, WA 98418(253) 274-1668 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Hian K Kwa Md NPPES

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

DR. HIAN K KWA MD (NPI 1700853256) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (43742) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700853256
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HIAN K KWACredential: MD
Location Address3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204Tacoma, WA 98418-7900
Mailing Address3633 Pacific Ave, Suite 204Tacoma, WA 98418-7900 · (253) 274-1668
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1700853256 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in WA · 43742
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3633 PACIFIC AVE, Tacoma, WA 98418

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8397986WA

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

Dr. Hian K Kwa 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 ID2961472709
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040728001425
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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418
Anesthesiology
3633 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 204
TACOMA, WA 98418

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 Hian Kwa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hian Kwa is 1700853256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2006.

Where is Hian Kwa located?

Hian Kwa practices at 3633 Pacific Ave Suite 204, Tacoma, WA 98418. The listed phone number is (253) 274-1668.

What is Hian Kwa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Hian Kwa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hian Kwa 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.

Is Hian Kwa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hian Kwa is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hian Kwa 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 29 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.