Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Inouye, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1427073865
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
315 Martin Luther King JR Way, MS: 315-J1-Trm
Tacoma, WA 984054234
(253) 403-7537
fax (253) 403-7539
Mailing address
Po Box 5299, MS: 315-J1-Trm
Tacoma, WA 984150299

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00040055
Medicaid
WA #8282113

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427073865. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
89
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,781
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 72 34 $78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 17 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Tacoma Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$194
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Kerecis Limited 1 $193.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$194

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Inouye's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Inouye practices Surgery Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Paul Inouye practice?
Dr. Paul Inouye practices at 315 Martin Luther King JR Way, Tacoma, WA 984054234. Office phone: 2534037537.
What is Dr. Paul Inouye's NPI?
Dr. Paul Inouye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427073865, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Inouye accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Inouye accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Inouye commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.