Dr. Kimberly W Chu
Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 12+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kimberly W Chu, DNP,ARNP, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Tacoma, Washington. She attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2012, having over 12 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Kimberly W Chu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franciscan Medical Group. Dr. Kimberly W Chu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 428-2200 to request Dr. Kimberly W Chu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kimberly W Chu |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
7618102633 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 12 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
help Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal professional degree that focuses on the clinical aspects of a disease process. The curriculum for the DNP degree generally includes advanced practice, diagnoses, and treatment of diseases.
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
help Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Advanced registered nurse practitioners are nurses who provide either primary or specialty care services to patients. Generally taking on many of the same responsibilities as physicians, nurse practitioners serve an important function in the healthcare system.
Education and Training
- Dr. Kimberly W Chu attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2012.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1285979351
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 30, 2012
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Kimberly W Chu
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kimberly W Chu has been primarily specialized in Primary Care for over 12 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Nurse Practitioner / Primary Care
| AP60327734 | Washington |
- Nursing Service Providers / Registered Nurse
click for detail Registered Nurse (1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.’s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.
| RN60090396 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Franciscan Medical Group | 661 |
Practice Locations
1812 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405-4965
Phone: (253) 428-2200
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, June 14, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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