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LEIF CHRISTIAN HOOVER DO
NPI 1780326785
Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 11, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2025, Apr 11, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Leif Christian Hoover Do NPPES

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

LEIF CHRISTIAN HOOVER DO (NPI 1780326785) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (OP70020641) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780326785
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLEIF CHRISTIAN HOOVERCredential: DO
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1780326785 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · OP70020641
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OP70020641 (WA)
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2211265WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Leif Christian Hoover Do 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 ID9638559297
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250915003392
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

ELIZABETH CULP
Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6163
GLAUCIA DE CASTRO MOREIRA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6625
GRANT ALEXANDER YELLIOTT II PA C
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6660
MS. JESSICA WAI-YING TAM MD
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
KARA SPRINGER CRANE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 432-8216
BROOKE ELIZABETH CLOVER-OWENS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
NATHANIEL ERIC SIEV MD
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
PRISCILLA RUTH JAMES AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

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 Leif Hoover's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leif Hoover is 1780326785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2022.

Where is Leif Hoover located?

Leif Hoover practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Leif Hoover's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Leif Hoover enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leif Hoover 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 Leif Hoover accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Leif Hoover 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 Leif Hoover affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leif Hoover is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leif Hoover was last updated on September 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.