Tapuwa Chikwinya, - Medicare Optometrist in Federal Way, WA

Tapuwa Chikwinya, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Federal Way, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2018 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Brent Chin Od Inc Ps and his current practice location is 301 S 320th St, Federal Way, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 874-7958.

Tapuwa Chikwinya is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046011226) 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 1063909935.

Contact Information

Tapuwa Chikwinya,
301 S 320th St,
Federal Way, WA 98003-5200
(253) 874-7958
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameTapuwa Chikwinya
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location301 S 320th St, 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:
  • Tapuwa Chikwinya graduated from medical school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063909935
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2018
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911256870
  • Enrollment ID: I20191022002603

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tapuwa Chikwinya such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063909935NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046011226 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brent Chin Od Inc Ps72140300973

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. Tapuwa Chikwinya allows following entities to bill medicare on his 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
Provider NamePacific Coast Eyecare Ps
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821575705
PECOS PAC ID: 5092048868
Enrollment ID: O20190610002599
Provider NameNorthwest Eye Project Ps
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497225882
PECOS PAC ID: 3971938390
Enrollment ID: O20200113002529

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. Tapuwa Chikwinya 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
Tapuwa Chikwinya,
301 S 320th St,
Federal Way, WA 98003-5200

Ph: (253) 874-7958
Tapuwa Chikwinya,
301 S 320th St,
Federal Way, WA 98003-5200

Ph: (253) 874-7958

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Federal Way, WA

Brent Chin Od Inc Ps
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Phone: 253-838-5428    Fax: 253-838-0875
Jeff Hsiao, O.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 253-838-5428    Fax: 253-838-0875
An Pham, Od, Llc
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 31625 Pacific Hwy S Ste E1, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 503-481-4775    
Mckenzie Suzanne Fogarty, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 206-260-2503    Fax: 855-929-1515
David C. Caton, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-874-7000    
Northwest Vision And Learning Center
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1705 South 324th Place, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-661-6005    

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