Quick answers
- Does Himanshu K. Banda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Himanshu K. Banda 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 Himanshu K. Banda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,327 Original Medicare patients and 106,654 services for Himanshu K. Banda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Himanshu K. Banda's NPI number?
- 1205179496. 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 Himanshu K. Banda, 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 | 1,327 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 106,654 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)92,520 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)3,510 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)2,454 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,354 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)2,058 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Himanshu K. Banda works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Himanshu K. Banda 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.
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Himanshu K. Banda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2245 S 19th StTacoma, WA 98405
- 2245 S 19th St, Suite 200Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 572‑1444
- 7516 W Deschutes PlKennewick, WA 99336 (509) 596‑0952
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Himanshu K. Banda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sound Retina PS6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sound Retina PS
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205179496 |
| 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