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Ophthalmology

Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1101 Madison St, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: (206) 505-1300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tao Ming Thomas Chia had 263 Original Medicare patients and 1,102 services. NPI 1114260668. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1101 Madison St, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98104 · Directions
  • Phone: (206) 505‑1300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Swedish Medical Center
  • Group practice: Pacmed Clinics
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tao Ming Thomas Chia, 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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tao Ming Thomas Chia 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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 263 Original Medicare patients and 1,102 services for Tao Ming Thomas Chia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tao Ming Thomas Chia's NPI number?
1114260668. 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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia, 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 patients263
Services billed to Medicare1,102
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)209 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)118 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)100 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)92 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)42 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 cholesterol64%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis37%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Tao Ming Thomas Chia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tao Ming Thomas Chia 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.

  • Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500027

Practice locations

Addresses where Tao Ming Thomas Chia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tao Ming Thomas Chia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pacmed Clinics209 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Washington →

Other ophthalmologists in Seattle

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

All ophthalmologists in Seattle →

Other clinicians in Pacmed Clinics

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1114260668
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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