Swee Lian Tan, M.D.
Swee Lian Tan is a Vascular Surgery specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY, THORACIC SURGERY
Swee Lian Tan, M.D. has been part of the Seattle medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 1988, she brings 38+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.4/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1174dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
515 Minor Ave Ste 240, Seattle, WA 98104-2133
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.4/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.28%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
422
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
172
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
631
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $68k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$393 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Swee Lian Tan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Aug 9, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Taxonomy: 2086S0129X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 22152, Seattle, WA 98122-0152
Differs from practice location
Virtual Vascular Surgery Care With Swee Lian Tan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Swee Lian Tan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Seattle 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 Swee Lian Tan
NPI records show Dr. Tan as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 420-3119.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Swee Lian Tan
Practice Location
515 Minor Ave Ste 240, Seattle, WA 98104-2133
Mailing Address
Po Box 22152, Seattle, WA 98122-0152
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