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DR. JAMES KENNETH KUAN MD FRCSC
NPI 1891885745
Urology in Seattle, WA

Q: What is James Kuan's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Kuan is 1891885745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Q: What is James Kuan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Kuan was last updated on August 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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 October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.84/100

CMS Quality Rating

1101 MADISON ST STE 1400, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 386-6266(206) 386-2844 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2026, May 20, 2021, Jun 16, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. James Kenneth Kuan Md Frcsc NPPES

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

DR. JAMES KENNETH KUAN MD FRCSC (NPI 1891885745) is an individual urology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00044662) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891885745

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208800000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES KENNETH KUANCredential: MD FRCSC

Location Address1101 MADISON ST STE 1400Seattle, WA 98104-4308

Mailing Address1101 Madison St Ste 1400Seattle, WA 98104-4308 · (206) 386-6266 · Fax (206) 386-2844

Phone(206) 386-6266

Fax(206) 386-2844

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2026

✔ NPI 1891885745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208800000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00044662

Definition

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

1101 MADISON ST STE 1400, Seattle, WA 98104

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8425589WA

Other328970Internal Id-motor Vehicle Id

Medicaid1891885745WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Dr. James Kenneth Kuan Md Frcsc 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 ID7416997622

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050506000580

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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

93 services78 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

89 services73 patients

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

36 services33 patients

Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 52000

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light, called an endoscope, to examine the bladder and urethra. It helps in identifying any abnormalities or issues that may be causing discomfort or other symptoms.

30 services30 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Swedish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500027

Location747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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

$143.76 typical visit price

range $63.67 – $189.37

Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$78.74 typical visit price

range $21.12 – $155.00

Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.84/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

82.14

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.65

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

61%701 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

88%2,432 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

92%2,089 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

80%1,709 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

65%1,490 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

58%491 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

31%1,356 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

40%1,490 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

23%1,490 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 491 patients

0%491 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

1%1,490 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

3 suppliers35 claims3,720 services$1.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

1 supplier14 claims690 services$5.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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