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

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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

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

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

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Phone: 253-874-7958    

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