Summary

Dr. Melvin Tan is a family medicine and internal medicine physician who completed his medical education at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, Washington. He is currently completing his internal medicine residency at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tan speaks English and brings a comprehensive approach to patient care through his dual specialty training.

Dr. Tan practices at Franciscan Medical Clinic at St. Joseph in Tacoma, Washington. He provides care for patients with conditions such as pleural effusion and pulmonary nodules. His clinical skills include performing chest X-rays and CT scans to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Tacoma, WA
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Franciscan Medical Clinic at St. Joseph

1608 S J Street 2nd & 3rd FloorTacoma, WA 98405
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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Med School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, WA Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Stanley Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melvin Tan

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Devoted Health
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Melvin Tan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Melvin Tan has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

Melvin Tan holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Tacoma, WA.

Medical School

Graduated from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, WA.

NPI Number

Melvin Tan's NPI number is 1518710300.

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