Edward J Tanous Jr, MD - Medicare Pathology in Winchester, KY

Edward J Tanous Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Winchester, Kentucky. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Chipps, Caffrey And Dubilier, P.s.c and his current practice location is 175 Hospital Drive, Winchester, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 745-3500.

Edward J Tanous Jr is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 25971) 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 1528060043.

Contact Information

Edward J Tanous Jr, MD
175 Hospital Drive,
Winchester, KY 40391-1169
(859) 745-3500
(859) 737-8350

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward J Tanous Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience37 Years
Location175 Hospital Drive, Winchester, Kentucky
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:
  • Edward J Tanous Jr attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528060043
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254492150
  • Enrollment ID: I20100209000418

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward J Tanous Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528060043NPI-NPPES
64259716MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 25971 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Clark Regional Medical CenterWinchester, KYHospital
Hazard Arh Regional Medical CenterHazard, KYHospital
Harrison Memorial HospitalCynthiana, KYHospital
Whitesburg Arh HospitalWhitesburg, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chipps, Caffrey And Dubilier, P.s.c468857390018

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. Edward J Tanous Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300
Entity NameChipps, Caffrey & Dubilier, P.s.c
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336148683
PECOS PAC ID: 4688573900
Enrollment ID: O20040106000573

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. Edward J Tanous Jr 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
Edward J Tanous Jr, MD
3529 Solutions Center,
Chicago, IL 60677-3005

Ph: (800) 288-8325
Edward J Tanous Jr, MD
175 Hospital Drive,
Winchester, KY 40391-1169

Ph: (859) 745-3500

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Pathology Doctors in Winchester, KY


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