Dr Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Buffalo, NY

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Dr Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc and his current practice location is 462 Grider St, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 898-3948.

Dr Thamer Robert Qaqish is licensed to practice in New York (license number 309863) 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 1073953006.

Contact Information

Dr Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD
462 Grider St,
Buffalo, NY 14215-3098
(716) 898-3948
(716) 961-6969

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thamer Robert Qaqish
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location462 Grider St, Buffalo, New York
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 Thamer Robert Qaqish graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073953006
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537398771
  • Enrollment ID: I20210624002020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thamer Robert Qaqish such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073953006NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 309863 (New York)Primary
208600000XSurgery P28805 (Maryland)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, NYHospital
Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc418361279926

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 Thamer Robert Qaqish allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity At Buffalo Surgeons Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508898305
PECOS PAC ID: 4183612799
Enrollment ID: O20040503001532
Entity NameErie County Medical Center Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528233616
PECOS PAC ID: 1456308907
Enrollment ID: O20050715000538

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 Thamer Robert Qaqish 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 Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD
462 Grider St,
Buffalo, NY 14215-3098

Ph: (716) 898-3948		Dr Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD
462 Grider St,
Buffalo, NY 14215-3098

Ph: (716) 898-3948

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