Dr Gary Whakuk Chung, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Federal Way, WA

Dr Gary Whakuk Chung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Federal Way, Washington. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Evergreen Eye Center Pllc and his current practice location is 34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 212-2100.

Dr Gary Whakuk Chung is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00045207) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1275642779.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Whakuk Chung, MD
34719 6th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-8714
(206) 212-2100
(206) 212-2194



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Whakuk Chung
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gary Whakuk Chung attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275642779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/03/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678540614
  • Enrollment ID: I20050801000825

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Whakuk Chung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275642779NPI-NPPES
91162803298003A010OtherWATRICARE/WPS FEDERAL WAY #
P00236905OtherWARAILROAD MEDICARE IND #
0198407OtherWAL&I INDIVIDUAL NUMBER
337240500OtherWAUS POSTAL SERVICE
91162803298116A006OtherWATRICARE/WPS BURIEN #
0059460OtherWAL&I GROUP NUMBER
0095CHOtherWAREGENCE FEDERAL WAY RYDER
91162803298002A009OtherWATRICARE/WPS AUBURN #
CD6646OtherWARAILROAD MEDICARE GROUP #
891451OtherWACRIME VICTIMS GROUP NUMBE
EV8144OtherWAREGENCE GROUP NUMBER
4973CHOtherWAREGENCE BURIEN RYDER
8428716MedicaidWA
7929CHOtherWAREGENCE AUBURN RYDER #
8428716OtherWACHPW GAU (DSHS) NUMBER
911628032OtherWABLUE CROSS PREMERA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00045207 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Evergreen Eye Center Pllc317341005712

News Archive

MCW, Transgenomic partner to offer next-generation genetic testing services

Transgenomic, Inc. and the Medical College of Wisconsin today announced a collaboration agreement under which Transgenomic will offer next-generation genetic testing services performed at the MCW Clinical Sequencing Program. These services will initially include Transgenomic's NuclearMitome Test for mitochondrial disorders.

New search tool to help doctors make right diagnosis for patients with rare diseases

If you hear the sound of galloping hooves behind you, your immediate reaction is, 'here comes a horse'. But in very rare cases it is actually a zebra approaching. Doctors are trained to think 'horse' or 'common disease' when they meet patients in their practices, and as they rarely or never meet a 'zebra', in the form of a rare disease, it often takes many years to reach the right diagnosis. A new search tool called FindZebra can dramatically reduce this time in many cases.

New structured approach to managing patients with depression in primary care

A questionnaire-based management algorithm for major depressive disorder in primary care is feasible to implement, though attrition from treatment is high.

United Seating & Mobility launches new redesigned website, expands e-commerce store

United Seating & Mobility, the nation's largest privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier, has launched a newly redesigned website at www.UnitedSeating.com. The new site features in-depth information for clients and families, providing easy to follow information on today's mobility options, as well as background company information and coverage explanations for healthcare professionals and health care plan employees.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 6 days ago

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gary Whakuk Chung allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEvergreen Eye Center Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700959293
PECOS PAC ID: 3173410057
Enrollment ID: O20040304001193

News Archive

MCW, Transgenomic partner to offer next-generation genetic testing services

Transgenomic, Inc. and the Medical College of Wisconsin today announced a collaboration agreement under which Transgenomic will offer next-generation genetic testing services performed at the MCW Clinical Sequencing Program. These services will initially include Transgenomic's NuclearMitome Test for mitochondrial disorders.

New search tool to help doctors make right diagnosis for patients with rare diseases

If you hear the sound of galloping hooves behind you, your immediate reaction is, 'here comes a horse'. But in very rare cases it is actually a zebra approaching. Doctors are trained to think 'horse' or 'common disease' when they meet patients in their practices, and as they rarely or never meet a 'zebra', in the form of a rare disease, it often takes many years to reach the right diagnosis. A new search tool called FindZebra can dramatically reduce this time in many cases.

New structured approach to managing patients with depression in primary care

A questionnaire-based management algorithm for major depressive disorder in primary care is feasible to implement, though attrition from treatment is high.

United Seating & Mobility launches new redesigned website, expands e-commerce store

United Seating & Mobility, the nation's largest privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier, has launched a newly redesigned website at www.UnitedSeating.com. The new site features in-depth information for clients and families, providing easy to follow information on today's mobility options, as well as background company information and coverage explanations for healthcare professionals and health care plan employees.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 6 days ago

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gary Whakuk Chung is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gary Whakuk Chung, MD
34719 6th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-8714

Ph: (206) 212-2100
Dr Gary Whakuk Chung, MD
34719 6th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-8714

Ph: (206) 212-2100

News Archive

MCW, Transgenomic partner to offer next-generation genetic testing services

Transgenomic, Inc. and the Medical College of Wisconsin today announced a collaboration agreement under which Transgenomic will offer next-generation genetic testing services performed at the MCW Clinical Sequencing Program. These services will initially include Transgenomic's NuclearMitome Test for mitochondrial disorders.

New search tool to help doctors make right diagnosis for patients with rare diseases

If you hear the sound of galloping hooves behind you, your immediate reaction is, 'here comes a horse'. But in very rare cases it is actually a zebra approaching. Doctors are trained to think 'horse' or 'common disease' when they meet patients in their practices, and as they rarely or never meet a 'zebra', in the form of a rare disease, it often takes many years to reach the right diagnosis. A new search tool called FindZebra can dramatically reduce this time in many cases.

New structured approach to managing patients with depression in primary care

A questionnaire-based management algorithm for major depressive disorder in primary care is feasible to implement, though attrition from treatment is high.

United Seating & Mobility launches new redesigned website, expands e-commerce store

United Seating & Mobility, the nation's largest privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier, has launched a newly redesigned website at www.UnitedSeating.com. The new site features in-depth information for clients and families, providing easy to follow information on today's mobility options, as well as background company information and coverage explanations for healthcare professionals and health care plan employees.

Read more News

› Verified 6 days ago


Ophthalmology Doctors in Federal Way, WA

Eva Zemplenyi, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-874-7000    
Kimberly Ann Madsen, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-874-7958    
Bethlehem Belachew, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 33501 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-838-2400    
Dr. Brenda A. Myers Powell, M.D. PH.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 33915 1st Way S, Ste 120, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-517-3334    Fax: 253-517-5695
Dr. Robert Aaron Tester, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 206-212-2100    Fax: 206-212-2194
Dr. Lilia A Fannin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-874-7958    

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.