Dr Richard T Tay, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Temple, TX

Dr Richard T Tay, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Kansas Medical Clinic Pa and his current practice location is 1717 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 298-2682.

Dr Richard T Tay is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J1796) 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 1790771715.

Contact Information

Dr Richard T Tay, MD
1717 Sw H K Dodgen Loop,
Temple, TX 76502-1838
(254) 298-2682
(254) 778-7197

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard T Tay
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience38 Years
Location1717 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, Texas
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 Richard T Tay attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790771715
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173660628
  • Enrollment ID: I20220707001950

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard T Tay such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790771715NPI-NPPES
042440001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology J1796 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kansas Medical Clinic Pa498159233444

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 Richard T Tay allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKansas Medical Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508877523
PECOS PAC ID: 4981592334
Enrollment ID: O20040308000496

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 Richard T Tay 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 Richard T Tay, MD
1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop,
Temple, TX 76502-1814

Ph: (254) 298-2682
Dr Richard T Tay, MD
1717 Sw H K Dodgen Loop,
Temple, TX 76502-1838

Ph: (254) 298-2682

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