Paul James Tolentino, MD PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Cape Girardeau, MO

Paul James Tolentino, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Regional Brain And Spine Llc and his current practice location is 1723 Broadway, Suite 410, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 339-1957.

Paul James Tolentino is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2004012270) 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 1023067261.

Contact Information

Paul James Tolentino, MD PHD
1723 Broadway, Suite 410,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 339-1957
(573) 339-9709

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul James Tolentino
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience29 Years
Location1723 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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:
  • Paul James Tolentino attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023067261
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901865864
  • Enrollment ID: I20041006000776

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul James Tolentino such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023067261NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 2004012270 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
SoutheasthealthCape girardeau, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Brain And Spine Llc074923780811

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. Paul James Tolentino allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegional Brain & Spine Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992753289
PECOS PAC ID: 0749237808
Enrollment ID: O20050401000170

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. Paul James Tolentino 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
Paul James Tolentino, MD PHD
Po Box 1329,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-1329

Ph: (573) 339-1957
Paul James Tolentino, MD PHD
1723 Broadway, Suite 410,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Ph: (573) 339-1957

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