Dr Wataru Tamura, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Seattle, WA

Dr Wataru Tamura, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Puget Sound Gastroenterology Pllc and his current practice location is 11027 Meridian Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 365-4492.

Dr Wataru Tamura is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60258237) 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 1073658365.

Contact Information

Dr Wataru Tamura, MD
11027 Meridian Ave N, Suite 100,
Seattle, WA 98133-1705
(206) 365-4492
(206) 368-3456

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wataru Tamura
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience33 Years
Location11027 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, Washington
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 Wataru Tamura graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073658365
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941245377
  • Enrollment ID: I20141111001151

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wataru Tamura such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073658365NPI-NPPES
2040804MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD60258237 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Puget Sound Gastroenterology Pllc175927825259

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 Wataru Tamura allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePuget Sound Gastroenterology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689646838
PECOS PAC ID: 1759278252
Enrollment ID: O20040301000478

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 Wataru Tamura 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 Wataru Tamura, MD
16504 9th Ave Se, Suite 106,
Mill Creek, WA 98012-6396

Ph: (425) 977-4620
Dr Wataru Tamura, MD
11027 Meridian Ave N, Suite 100,
Seattle, WA 98133-1705

Ph: (206) 365-4492

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