Quick answers
- Does Starr Matsushita accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Starr Matsushita 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 Starr Matsushita see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 124 Original Medicare patients and 534 services for Starr Matsushita. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Starr Matsushita's NPI number?
- 1518520535. 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 Starr Matsushita, 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 | 124 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 534 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)174 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)146 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)47 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes26%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Starr Matsushita works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Starr Matsushita 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 Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500079
- 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 Starr Matsushita is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16515 Meridian E, Suite 104aPuyallup, WA 98375 (253) 697‑3030
- 311 S L StTacoma, WA 98405
- 4700 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335
- 521 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Starr Matsushita as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Puyallup
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puyallup, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Multicare Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, Mesa |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518520535 |
| 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