Arthur R Tolentino, - Medicare Internal Medicine in Merced, CA

Arthur R Tolentino, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Merced, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Merced Hospitalist Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 315 Mercy Ave, Merced, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 564-3120.

Arthur R Tolentino is licensed to practice in California (license number C52281) 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 1962684282.

Contact Information

Arthur R Tolentino,
315 Mercy Ave,
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 564-3120
(209) 564-3138

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Physician's Profile

Full NameArthur R Tolentino
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location315 Mercy Ave, Merced, California
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:
  • Arthur R Tolentino graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962684282
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951683184
  • Enrollment ID: I20170124002229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Arthur R Tolentino such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962684282NPI-NPPES
F26886OtherPABS
5372OtherDCBC/BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease C52281 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Merced Hospitalist Medical Group Inc589094858232

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. Arthur R Tolentino allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMerced Hospitalist Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730431875
PECOS PAC ID: 5890948582
Enrollment ID: O20130108000022

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. Arthur R Tolentino 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
Arthur R Tolentino,
315 Mercy Ave,
Merced, CA 95340-8363

Ph: (209) 564-3120
Arthur R Tolentino,
315 Mercy Ave,
Merced, CA 95340

Ph: (209) 564-3120

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