John R Tesser, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Phoenix, AZ

John R Tesser, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Bhsm Rehabilitation Llc, Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates P C and his current practice location is 9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 443-8400.

John R Tesser is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 11285) 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 1427049220.

Contact Information

John R Tesser, MD
9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220,
Phoenix, AZ 85037-4403
(480) 443-8400
(480) 443-8697

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn R Tesser
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience47 Years
Location9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220, Phoenix, Arizona
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:
  • John R Tesser attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427049220
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608834460
  • Enrollment ID: I20041227000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John R Tesser such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427049220NPI-NPPES
206319MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 11285 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhsm Rehabilitation Llc20627731381355
Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates P C812391251620

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. John R Tesser allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366489254
PECOS PAC ID: 8123912516
Enrollment ID: O20040209000235

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. John R Tesser 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
John R Tesser, MD
4550 E Bell Rd Ste 170,
Phoenix, AZ 85032-9385

Ph: (480) 443-8400
John R Tesser, MD
9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220,
Phoenix, AZ 85037-4403

Ph: (480) 443-8400

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