Abdulla Taja, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Lima, OH

Abdulla Taja, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Lima, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Of West Central Ohio, Inc. and his current practice location is 375 N Eastown Rd, Lima, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (419) 228-3500.

Abdulla Taja is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35084655) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1811954142.

Contact Information

Abdulla Taja, MD
375 N Eastown Rd,
Lima, OH 45807-2214
(419) 228-3500
(419) 228-6700

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAbdulla Taja
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience45 Years
Location375 N Eastown Rd, Lima, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Abdulla Taja graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811954142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163402108
  • Enrollment ID: I20040721001107

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Abdulla Taja such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811954142NPI-NPPES
000000340019OtherOHANTHEM
3603418OtherOHAETNA
2488197MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 35084655 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Health-st Rita's Medical CenterLima, OHHospital
Wilson Memorial HospitalSidney, OHHospital
Lima Memorial Health SystemLima, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Of West Central Ohio, Inc.54968573362

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Abdulla Taja allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Of West Central Ohio, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134292584
PECOS PAC ID: 5496857336
Enrollment ID: O20090416000412

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Abdulla Taja is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Abdulla Taja, MD
375 N Eastown Rd,
Lima, OH 45807-2214

Ph: (419) 228-3500
Abdulla Taja, MD
375 N Eastown Rd,
Lima, OH 45807-2214

Ph: (419) 228-3500

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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