Dr Michael Thomas Torchia, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Duluth, MN

Dr Michael Thomas Torchia, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Duluth Clinic Ltd, Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center, St Marys Hospital Of Superior and his current practice location is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 786-8364.

Dr Michael Thomas Torchia is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 70688) 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 1902292964.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Thomas Torchia, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
(218) 786-8364
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Thomas Torchia
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota
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 Michael Thomas Torchia graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902292964
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/07/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002113685
  • Enrollment ID: I20220804001950

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Thomas Torchia such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902292964NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2021023186 (Missouri)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 81429-20 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 70688 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Essentia Health DuluthDuluth, MNHospital
St Marys Hospital SuperiorSuperior, WIHospital
Deer River Healthcare CenterDeer river, MNHospital
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Duluth Clinic Ltd2567374283949
Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center0941377360205
St Marys Hospital Of Superior862896422876

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 Michael Thomas Torchia allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Duluth Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902563638
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374283
Enrollment ID: O20031103000229

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 Michael Thomas Torchia 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 Michael Thomas Torchia, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364
Dr Michael Thomas Torchia, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364

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Thomas George Patnoe,
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Anne Nicole Normand,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-5874    

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