Quick answers
- Does Candice G. Tong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Candice G. Tong accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Candice G. Tong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 358 services for Candice G. Tong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Candice G. Tong's NPI number?
- 1083829592. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Candice G. Tong, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 358 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)127 services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)86 services
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth (10005)24 services
- Removal of central venous tube with port or pump (36590)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Heart failure41%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Candice G. Tong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Candice G. Tong at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Multicare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500015
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
- Valley Medical CenterRenton, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500088
Practice locations
Addresses where Candice G. Tong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 S 43rd St, Valley Medical CenterRenton, WA 98055 (425) 656‑5550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Candice G. Tong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vantage Radiology and Diagnostic Services, a Professional Services Cor42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Renton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Renton, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vantage Radiology and Diagnostic Services, a Professional Services Cor
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083829592 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians