Dr Matthew C Tufts, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Port Charlotte, FL

Dr Matthew C Tufts, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Port Charlotte, Florida. He went to University Of South Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice John F Guarino Md Pa and his current practice location is 4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, General Surgery, Port Charlotte, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 391-5102.

Dr Matthew C Tufts is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME140088) 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 1306284245.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew C Tufts, MD
4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, General Surgery,
Port Charlotte, FL 33980-8416
(941) 391-5102
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew C Tufts
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, Port Charlotte, Florida
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 Matthew C Tufts attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306284245
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2013
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638425622
  • Enrollment ID: I20190412000628

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew C Tufts such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306284245NPI-NPPES
102541900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery ME140088 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bayfront Health Punta GordaPunta gorda, FLHospital
Bayfront Health Port CharlottePort charlotte, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John F Guarino Md Pa06484249783

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 Matthew C Tufts allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohn F Guarino Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427395680
PECOS PAC ID: 0648424978
Enrollment ID: O20130213000466

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 Matthew C Tufts 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 Matthew C Tufts, MD
4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, General Surgery,
Port Charlotte, FL 33980-8416

Ph: (941) 391-5102
Dr Matthew C Tufts, MD
4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, General Surgery,
Port Charlotte, FL 33980-8416

Ph: (941) 391-5102

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