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Physician Assistant

Candice G. Tong, PA

Works at hospitals in Auburn, WA · Tacoma, WA · Renton, WA · Washington

Summary

Candice G. Tong, PA is a physician assistant at 400 S 43rd St, Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA 98055. Phone: (425) 656-5550. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Candice G. Tong had 155 Original Medicare patients and 358 services. NPI 1083829592. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Candice G. Tong, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients155
Services billed to Medicare358
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)127 services
  2. Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)86 services
  3. Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth (10005)24 services
  4. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Candice G. Tong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other physician assistants in Renton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Renton, WA — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialPA
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083829592
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians