DR. KENNETH KIN YAM DO
NPI 1982101556
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 10, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2022, Sep 24, 2021, Apr 10, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kenneth Kin Yam Do NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH KIN YAM DO (NPI 1982101556) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (OP61146627) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grays Harbor Community Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982101556
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH KIN YAMCredential: DO
Location Address315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4234
Mailing Address1717 S J St Ste 336Tacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-4101 · Fax (253) 426-6936
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSArizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western UniversityGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1982101556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · OP61146627
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11717 S J St Ste 336Tacoma, WA 98405-4933 · Phone (253) 426-4101 · Fax (253) 426-6936

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kenneth Kin Yam 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 ID3173879194
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210818002026
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kenneth Yam reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
202 N DIVISION ST
Auburn, WA 98001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2715 NACHES AVE SW # GSWA1N02
Renton, WA 98057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
231 services222 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
29 services29 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
29 services29 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Grays Harbor Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Aberdeen, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500031
Location915 Anderson DriveAberdeen, WA 98520 · Grays Harbor County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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.

Emergency Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
General Practice
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Emergency Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Speech-Language Pathologist
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Kenneth Yam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Yam is 1982101556. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2018.

Where is Kenneth Yam located?

Kenneth Yam practices at 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-1000.

What is Kenneth Yam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kenneth Yam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Yam 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kenneth Yam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Yam reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Auburn, WA) and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Renton, WA). Each 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 Kenneth Yam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kenneth Yam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Yam is affiliated with Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Yam was last updated on February 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.