Nathaniel Lim Yu Chua, M.D.

Hospitalist

(253) 426-6363Tacoma, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 21 years in hospitalist, Nathaniel Lim Yu Chua, M.D. is a long-established hospitalist in Tacoma. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 26 Hospitalist providers in WASee all Hospitalist in Tacoma21+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 2134dNPPES updated 2020-07-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4933

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

102

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Heart Failure
47%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Ischemic Heart Disease
46%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 1, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

11322 83rd Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498-5533

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Nathaniel Lim Yu Chua

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Nathaniel Lim Yu Chua for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tacoma required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nathaniel Lim Yu Chua

Dr. Yu Chua is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 426-6363.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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