Thomas J Wente, DO - Medicare Family Practice in South Sioux City, NE

Thomas J Wente, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in South Sioux City, Nebraska. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Family Health Care Of Siouxland Plc and his current practice location is 3250 Plaza Dr, South Sioux City, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 412-4220.

Thomas J Wente is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 188) 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 1538134002.

Contact Information

Thomas J Wente, DO
3250 Plaza Dr,
South Sioux City, NE 68776-3144
(402) 412-4220
(402) 494-1365

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas J Wente
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location3250 Plaza Dr, South Sioux City, Nebraska
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:
  • Thomas J Wente graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538134002
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951380849
  • Enrollment ID: I20051026000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas J Wente such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538134002NPI-NPPES
10025302400MedicaidNE
5190330MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 188 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Recover HealthSioux city, IAHome health agency
Mercy Home Care, Sioux CitySioux city, IAHome health agency
St Croix Hospice, LlcSpencer, IAHospice
St. Croix Hospice, LlcOmaha, NEHospice
St Lukes Regional Medical CenterSioux city, IAHospital
Azria Health Regency SquareSouth sioux city, NENursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Health Care Of Siouxland Plc731583941249

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. Thomas J Wente allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFamily Health Care Of Siouxland Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437170685
PECOS PAC ID: 7315839412
Enrollment ID: O20051026000649

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. Thomas J Wente 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
Thomas J Wente, DO
814 Pierce St, Suite 102,
Sioux City, IA 51101-1058

Ph: (712) 226-2600
Thomas J Wente, DO
3250 Plaza Dr,
South Sioux City, NE 68776-3144

Ph: (402) 412-4220

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