Dr Thomas J Kipps, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Thomas J Kipps, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 3855 Health Sciences Dr, Mail Code 0820, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 534-5400.

Dr Thomas J Kipps is licensed to practice in California (license number G43229) 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 1306861950.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas J Kipps, MD
3855 Health Sciences Dr, Mail Code 0820,
La Jolla, CA 92093-1503
(858) 534-5400
(858) 534-5620

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas J Kipps
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience45 Years
Location3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, 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 J Kipps attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306861950
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153405238
  • Enrollment ID: I20080227000887

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas J Kipps such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306861950NPI-NPPES
00G432290MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine G43229 (California)Primary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology G43229 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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 J Kipps allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695

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 J Kipps 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 J Kipps, MD
3855 Health Sciences Dr, Mail Code 0820,
La Jolla, CA 92093-1503

Ph: (858) 534-5400
Dr Thomas J Kipps, MD
3855 Health Sciences Dr, Mail Code 0820,
La Jolla, CA 92093-1503

Ph: (858) 534-5400

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