Thomas Jude Getta, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Emmetsburg, IA

Thomas Jude Getta, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Palo Alto County Hospital and his current practice location is 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 852-5500.

Thomas Jude Getta is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 24188) 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 1538226758.

Contact Information

Thomas Jude Getta, MD
3201 1st St,
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516
(712) 852-5500
(712) 852-5692

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Jude Getta
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience44 Years
Location3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, Iowa
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 Jude Getta attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538226758
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325072770
  • Enrollment ID: I20080707000081

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Jude Getta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538226758NPI-NPPES
0217364MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 24188 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Palo Alto Community HealthEmmetsburg, IAHome health agency
St Croix Hospice, LlcSpencer, IAHospice
Hospice Of Palo Alto CountyEmmetsburg, IAHospice
Palo Alto County HospitalEmmetsburg, IAHospital
Lakeside Lutheran HomeEmmetsburg, IANursing home
West Bend Health And RehabilitationWest bend, IANursing home
Emmetsburg Care CenterEmmetsburg, IANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palo Alto County Hospital448656306117

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 Jude Getta allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePalo Alto County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184634602
PECOS PAC ID: 4486563061
Enrollment ID: O20040129001137

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 Jude Getta 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 Jude Getta, MD
3201 1st St,
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516

Ph: (712) 852-5500
Thomas Jude Getta, MD
3201 1st St,
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516

Ph: (712) 852-5500

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