Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tacoma, Washington. Her current practice location is 5821 S Sprague Ct, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 396-4200.

Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD61056552) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1194347674.

Contact Information

Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen, OD
5821 S Sprague Ct,
Tacoma, WA 98409-6903
(253) 396-4200
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKathy Thu Quynh Nguyen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location5821 S Sprague Ct, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194347674
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/07/2020
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971929191
  • Enrollment ID: I20200819001044

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194347674NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD61056552 (Washington)Primary

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. Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396810701
PECOS PAC ID: 9032022579
Enrollment ID: O20031112000454

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen, OD
5821 S Sprague Ct,
Tacoma, WA 98409-6903

Ph: (253) 396-4200
Kathy Thu Quynh Nguyen, OD
5821 S Sprague Ct,
Tacoma, WA 98409-6903

Ph: (253) 396-4200

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