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- 1304 Fawcett Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
About Dr. Sun
Based in Tacoma, WA, Howard Sun, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Howard graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1993. Howard is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 1,780 Medicare patients across 5,613 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. NPI 1245303080 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (253) 761-4200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1304 FAWCETT AVE SUITE 100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,613 services · 1,780 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
720 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
179 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
132 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
104 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
64 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
54 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
48 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
44 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
35 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | Imaging | 76706 |
34 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 5
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Howard Sun?
Howard Sun is a radiologist in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Howard Sun's address?
Howard Sun is listed at 1304 Fawcett Ave Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Howard Sun?
The number on file is (253) 761-4200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Howard Sun's NPI number?
Howard Sun's National Provider Identifier is 1245303080. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Howard Sun train?
Howard Sun attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Howard Sun been practicing?
Howard Sun has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Howard Sun perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard Sun performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Howard Sun confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard Sun. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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