Dr Thomas Hsu, MD - Medicare Urology in Palo Alto, CA

Dr Thomas Hsu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Palo Alto, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Stanford Cancer Center, Palo Alto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (659) 725-5544.

Dr Thomas Hsu is licensed to practice in California (license number A78861) 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 1851433833.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Hsu, MD
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Stanford Cancer Center,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-2205
(659) 725-5544
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Hsu
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience29 Years
Location875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, California
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 Hsu attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851433833
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739279837
  • Enrollment ID: I20071212000800

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Hsu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851433833NPI-NPPES
00A788610MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology A78861 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-santa ClaraSanta clara, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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 Hsu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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 Hsu 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 Hsu, MD
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Stanford Cancer Center,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-2205

Ph: (659) 725-5544
Dr Thomas Hsu, MD
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Stanford Cancer Center,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-2205

Ph: (659) 725-5544

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