Dr Ike D Tanabe, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Boise, ID

Dr Ike D Tanabe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Digestive Health Clinic Llc, Straub Clinic And Hospital and his current practice location is 6259 W Emerald St, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 489-1900.

Dr Ike D Tanabe is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M5803) 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 1184691602.

Contact Information

Dr Ike D Tanabe, MD
6259 W Emerald St,
Boise, ID 83704-8731
(208) 489-1900
(208) 375-5286

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ike D Tanabe
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience35 Years
Location6259 W Emerald St, Boise, Idaho
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 Ike D Tanabe attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184691602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/31/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931100492
  • Enrollment ID: I20070309000544

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ike D Tanabe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184691602NPI-NPPES
003976400MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology M5803 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Straub Clinic And HospitalHonolulu, HIHospital
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Digestive Health Clinic Llc731594887419
Straub Clinic And Hospital6305759754411

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 Ike D Tanabe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDigestive Health Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750498333
PECOS PAC ID: 7315948874
Enrollment ID: O20070125000398

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 Ike D Tanabe 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 Ike D Tanabe, MD
6259 W Emerald St,
Boise, ID 83704-8731

Ph: (208) 489-1900
Dr Ike D Tanabe, MD
6259 W Emerald St,
Boise, ID 83704-8731

Ph: (208) 489-1900

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