Gemechis Ararso Wacho, MD - Medicare General Practice in Tacoma, WA

Gemechis Ararso Wacho, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Practice. He is a member of the group practice Platinum Peaks Healthcare Pc, Pacific Medical Specialty Group and his current practice location is 917 Pacific Ave Ste 600, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (571) 457-2708.

Gemechis Ararso Wacho is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MDCE.ML.70048516) 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 1699656132.

Contact Information

Gemechis Ararso Wacho, MD
917 Pacific Ave Ste 600,
Tacoma, WA 98402-4437
(571) 457-2708
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGemechis Ararso Wacho
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Practice
Experience24 Years
Location917 Pacific Ave Ste 600, 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:
  • Gemechis Ararso Wacho graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699656132
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/10/2025
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587156278
  • Enrollment ID: I20251120001709

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gemechis Ararso Wacho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699656132NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice MDCE.ML.70048516 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwoods LodgeSilverdale, WANursing home
Bremerton Convalescent & Rehabilitation CenterBremerton, WANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Platinum Peaks Healthcare Pc064878415738
Pacific Medical Specialty Group236583836448

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. Gemechis Ararso Wacho 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
Gemechis Ararso Wacho, MD
917 Pacific Ave Ste 600,
Tacoma, WA 98402-4437

Ph: (253) 844-4327
Gemechis Ararso Wacho, MD
917 Pacific Ave Ste 600,
Tacoma, WA 98402-4437

Ph: (571) 457-2708

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