Dr Thomas J Vandersalm, MD - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Salem, MA

Dr Thomas J Vandersalm, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) physician based in Salem, Massachusetts. Dr Thomas J Vandersalm is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 34584) and his current practice location is 81 Highland Ave, Salem, Massachusetts. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 354-2500.

NPI number for Dr Thomas J Vandersalm is 1265423198 and his current mailing address is Po Box 9142, Charlestown, Massachusetts. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1265423198.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas J Vandersalm, MD
81 Highland Ave,
Salem, MA 01970-2714
(978) 354-2500
(978) 354-2494

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas J Vandersalm
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Location81 Highland Ave, Salem, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265423198
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas J Vandersalm such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265423198NPI-NPPES
2035324MedicaidMA
M08365OtherMABCBS MA
034584OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 34584 (Massachusetts)Primary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 34584 (Massachusetts)Primary

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 Vandersalm is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas J Vandersalm, MD
Po Box 9142,
Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Ph: (617) 724-0287
Dr Thomas J Vandersalm, MD
81 Highland Ave,
Salem, MA 01970-2714

Ph: (978) 354-2500

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Salem, MA

Dr. Thomas G Carr, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-354-2500    
Mr. Bruce W. Barlam, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 55 Highland Avenue, Suite 203b, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-740-0406    Fax: 978-740-3012

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