Gretchen L Tower, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo, NY

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Gretchen L Tower, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care" in Buffalo, New York. She went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice University Of Rochester Neurosurgery Group and her current practice location is 85 High St, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 630-1000.

Gretchen L Tower is licensed to practice in New York (license number F430151-1) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1538177910.

Contact Information

Gretchen L Tower, NP
85 High St,
Buffalo, NY 14203-1149
(716) 630-1000
(716) 859-3555

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Provider's Profile

Full NameGretchen L Tower
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience23 Years
Location85 High St, Buffalo, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Gretchen L Tower attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538177910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991725541
  • Enrollment ID: I20051129000328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gretchen L Tower such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538177910NPI-NPPES
000560968001OtherNYHEALTH NOW
161000580OtherNYNOVA
00027235301OtherNYUNIVERA
9512985OtherNYIHA
02693552MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical 303444 (New York)Secondary
363LA2200XNurse Practitioner - Adult Health F303444-1 (New York)Secondary
363LA2100XNurse Practitioner - Acute Care F430151-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Rochester Neurosurgery Group529473374739

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. Gretchen L Tower allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKaleida Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366473183
PECOS PAC ID: 7810805280
Enrollment ID: O20031105000212
Entity NameBuffalo Medical Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881659506
PECOS PAC ID: 7012820301
Enrollment ID: O20031112000213
Entity NameSisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo New York
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790727543
PECOS PAC ID: 6204749153
Enrollment ID: O20031126000557
Entity NameFrank R Laurri Md & Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548305519
PECOS PAC ID: 9335114800
Enrollment ID: O20040827001104
Entity NameEastern Niagara Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063400539
PECOS PAC ID: 1254389620
Enrollment ID: O20050112000475
Entity NameUniversity Of Rochester Neurosurgery Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780783746
PECOS PAC ID: 5294733747
Enrollment ID: O20061117000344
Entity NameGeneral Physician Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093959322
PECOS PAC ID: 9537213079
Enrollment ID: O20090818000154

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. Gretchen L Tower 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
Gretchen L Tower, NP
6255 Sheridan Dr, Suite 304,
Williamsville, NY 14221-4836

Ph: (716) 857-8666		Gretchen L Tower, NP
85 High St,
Buffalo, NY 14203-1149

Ph: (716) 630-1000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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