Dr Ernest Tsao, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Baltimore, MD

Dr Ernest Tsao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Lifebridge Community Gastroenterology Llc and his current practice location is 1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 602-7782.

Dr Ernest Tsao is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D66308) 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 1790981256.

Contact Information

Dr Ernest Tsao, MD
1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400,
Baltimore, MD 21208-6391
(410) 602-7782
(410) 602-2438

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ernest Tsao
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience23 Years
Location1838 Greene Tree Rd, Baltimore, Maryland
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:
  • Dr Ernest Tsao graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790981256
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890888580
  • Enrollment ID: I20070911000974

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernest Tsao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790981256NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology D66308 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Howard County General HospitalColumbia, MDHospital
Medstar Harbor HospitalBaltimore, MDHospital
University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical CenterGlen burnie, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifebridge Community Gastroenterology Llc761810811942

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. Dr Ernest Tsao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLifebridge Community Gastroenterology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033558416
PECOS PAC ID: 7618108119
Enrollment ID: O20140326001773

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. Dr Ernest Tsao 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
Dr Ernest Tsao, MD
1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400,
Baltimore, MD 21208-6391

Ph: (410) 602-7782
Dr Ernest Tsao, MD
1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400,
Baltimore, MD 21208-6391

Ph: (410) 602-7782

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