Dr Nicolas Eduardo Rios, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Nicolas Eduardo Rios, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps and his current practice location is 1717 S J St, Tacoma, Wa, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 426-4101.

Dr Nicolas Eduardo Rios is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61044292) 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 1033554936.

Contact Information

Dr Nicolas Eduardo Rios, MD
1717 S J St, Tacoma, Wa,
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 426-4101
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicolas Eduardo Rios
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience11 Years
Location1717 S J St, Tacoma, Wa, Tacoma, Washington
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 Nicolas Eduardo Rios attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033554936
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557631587
  • Enrollment ID: I20200627000110

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicolas Eduardo Rios such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033554936NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology Q9498 (Texas)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD61044292 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps600270447556

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 Nicolas Eduardo Rios allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497796452
PECOS PAC ID: 2961399290
Enrollment ID: O20040302000584
Entity NameTacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447227814
PECOS PAC ID: 6002704475
Enrollment ID: O20040308000648

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 Nicolas Eduardo Rios 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 Nicolas Eduardo Rios, MD
Po Box 84021,
Seattle, WA 98124-8421

Ph: (425) 407-1000
Dr Nicolas Eduardo Rios, MD
1717 S J St, Tacoma, Wa,
Tacoma, WA 98405

Ph: (253) 426-4101

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