Hong Cai, PA
NPI 1851056303 · Physician Assistant · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hong Cai, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1851056303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851056303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA61190645 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,094 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $103 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 172 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 158 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 129 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 103 | $151 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase (enzyme) Level83615 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 107 | 30 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 74 | 60 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 46 | 13 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 40 | 34 |
| Dexamethasone | 37 | 33 |
| Enzalutamidebrand: Xtandi | 25 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$705 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-11-01
- Last updated
- 2021-11-01
- Certified
- 2021-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hong Cai's NPI number?
- Hong Cai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851056303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hong Cai's specialty?
- Hong Cai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Hong Cai located?
- Hong Cai's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405-4234.
- What is Hong Cai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hong Cai is (316) 768-1005.
- Does Hong Cai accept Medicare?
- Hong Cai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hong Cai's NPI active?
- Yes — Hong Cai's NPI (1851056303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.