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Christopher N Peoples, MD
I speak: English, Spanish
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Colorado, the son of a family doctor and a school nurse. Growing up, I was gifted in math and science, so I started my education in biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan. However, after graduating, I was not sure what I wanted to do! So, I spent a year abroad in Spain and Mexico, to both learn Spanish and go on an adventure with a good friend. During this 'soul-searching' time, my 'sails' were directed towards a medical career. † † I attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and I am so glad I went here. I learned how to care for the whole person and studied alongside some of the greatest people I know, to this day. I then matched into an intense full-spectrum family medicine residency in Memphis, Tennessee, working in the hospital, delivering babies - learning it all! It was here, in Graceland, that I met my wife (who also works in medicine as P.A.). † † I started my career in the Emergency Room and completed an E.R. fellowship. After 5 years in the E.R., we moved from Memphis to set down roots in the Northwest. Although I loved the action of the E.R., I found myself to be more fit for primary care, working for 4 years in geriatrics. I enjoy forming good relationships with patients and working together to find a 'creative' plan towards healing.
About my practice
I enjoy patient care and hope to have a good relationship with my patients - where they can trust me to help guide them along the right path. Medicine is a gift to be used in the right way.† I am working for Kaiser because our health care model is extremely well-built to help care for people.
How I thrive
I enjoy music - it is my medicine! I like to write songs on the guitar, piano, and ukulele; and especially spontaneous songs for my baby. I also love to draw, paint, and write poetry. The outdoors also refreshes my spirit.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Tacoma Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-596-3301
- Main number
- 1-800-858-9996 (toll free)
- Main number
- 253-596-3300
- Main number - After hours
- 253-596-3400
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
This information is not available at this time.Board certification
Family Medicine
American Board of Family MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
University of Tennessee/St Francis Family MedicineResidency
University of Tennessee/St Francis Family MedicineJoined Kaiser Permanente
2024Provider ID
146296License information
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National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1205198959Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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12/13/2025