Dr Wendell S Phillips, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Tyler, TX

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Dr Wendell S Phillips, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Tyler, Texas. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Etmc Physician Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 595-6680.

Dr Wendell S Phillips is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K3395) 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 1164497871.

Contact Information

Dr Wendell S Phillips, MD
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508,
Tyler, TX 75701-1952
(903) 595-6680
(903) 592-1934

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wendell S Phillips
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508, Tyler, Texas
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 Wendell S Phillips attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164497871
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325022031
  • Enrollment ID: I20040617001424

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wendell S Phillips such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164497871NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) K3395 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Health East Texas Home Health ServicesAthens, TXHome health agency
Encompass Home Health Of East TexasTyler, TXHome health agency
Encompass Home Health Of East TexasPalestine, TXHome health agency
Encompass Health Home HealthAllen, TXHome health agency
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Etmc Physician Group, Inc.4486915600278

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 Wendell S Phillips allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Texas Medical Center Healthcare Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124062484
PECOS PAC ID: 3678486222
Enrollment ID: O20031114000152
Entity NameEtmc Physician Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609382662
PECOS PAC ID: 4486915600
Enrollment ID: O20180305002106

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 Wendell S Phillips 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 Wendell S Phillips, MD
Po Box 150,
Tyler, TX 75710-0150

Ph: (903) 595-6680		Dr Wendell S Phillips, MD
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508,
Tyler, TX 75701-1952

Ph: (903) 595-6680

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Tyler, TX

Andrea C Cooley, D.O.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: 903-595-6680    Fax: 903-592-1934
Dr. William R. Powell, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 910 E Houston St, Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: 903-525-2992    Fax: 903-592-1934
Herbert D Short Iii, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 910 East Houston, Ste 530, Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: 903-525-2992    
Dr. Charles H. Lee, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E 5th St Ste 400, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: 903-595-6680    Fax: 903-592-1934
Dr. Tyrone M Galbreath, D.O.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: 903-595-6680    
James A. Caccitolo, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 S Fleishel Ave, Ste 5000, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: 903-606-7525    

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