Jason Michael Sugar, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Tacoma, WA

Jason Michael Sugar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Washington Gastroenterology Pllc and his current practice location is 3209 S 23rd St, Ste 340, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 272-8148.

Jason Michael Sugar is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60002192) 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 1558572651.

Contact Information

Jason Michael Sugar, MD
3209 S 23rd St, Ste 340,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1602
(253) 272-8148
(253) 404-0506



Physician's Profile

Full NameJason Michael Sugar
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience22 Years
Location3209 S 23rd St, Tacoma, 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:
  • Jason Michael Sugar attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558572651
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648344101
  • Enrollment ID: I20080731000426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jason Michael Sugar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558572651NPI-NPPES
8513046MedicaidWA
MD60002192OtherWAWA LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD60002192 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital
Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Washington Gastroenterology Pllc6204194848115

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWashington Gastroenterology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306364401
PECOS PAC ID: 6204194848
Enrollment ID: O20180103000884

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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. Jason Michael Sugar 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
Jason Michael Sugar, MD
2420 S Union Ave, Ste 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1322

Ph: (253) 272-8148
Jason Michael Sugar, MD
3209 S 23rd St, Ste 340,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1602

Ph: (253) 272-8148

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Ms. Jessica Wai-ying Tam, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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