John Sun, MD
NPI 1972681500 · Gastroenterology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1972681500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972681500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90004 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
518 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 | 81 | $125 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 74 | $56 |
| 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'SG2211 | 60 | $16 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 59 | $238 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 174 | 80 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 112 | 103 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 91 | 88 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 48 | 47 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 38 | 11 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,797 across 24 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2021-01-18
- Certified
- 2021-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Sun's NPI number?
- John Sun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972681500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Sun's specialty?
- John Sun is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Sun located?
- John Sun's practice location on file with NPPES is 1112 6th Ave Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405-4048.
- What is John Sun's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Sun is (253) 272-8664.
- Does John Sun accept Medicare?
- John Sun is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Sun's NPI active?
- Yes — John Sun's NPI (1972681500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.