Dr Thomas Howard Tonkin, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Pittston, PA

Dr Thomas Howard Tonkin, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 300 Keystone Ave, Pittston, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (833) 552-1852.

Dr Thomas Howard Tonkin is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS019795) 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 1093077489.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Howard Tonkin, DO
300 Keystone Ave,
Pittston, PA 18640-6153
(833) 552-1852
(570) 214-1525

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Howard Tonkin
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience12 Years
Location300 Keystone Ave, Pittston, Pennsylvania
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 Thomas Howard Tonkin attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093077489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406079292
  • Enrollment ID: I20190501000581

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Howard Tonkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093077489NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine OS019795 (Pennsylvania)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 0102203707 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012841

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 Thomas Howard Tonkin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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 Thomas Howard Tonkin 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 Thomas Howard Tonkin, DO
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Thomas Howard Tonkin, DO
300 Keystone Ave,
Pittston, PA 18640-6153

Ph: (833) 552-1852

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