Dr Edward M Tarka, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Norwich, CT

Dr Edward M Tarka, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Norwich, Connecticut. He went to William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 79 Wawecus St, 109, Norwich, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 887-3538.

Dr Edward M Tarka is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 000570) 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 1538264767.

Contact Information

Dr Edward M Tarka, DPM
79 Wawecus St, 109,
Norwich, CT 06360-2160
(860) 887-3538
(860) 887-1394

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edward M Tarka
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience35 Years
Location79 Wawecus St, Norwich, Connecticut
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:
  • Dr Edward M Tarka attended and graduated from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538264767
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/14/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052433943
  • Enrollment ID: I20110531000073

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward M Tarka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538264767NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 000570 (Connecticut)Primary

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. Dr Edward M Tarka allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEastern Connecticut Foot Specialists Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689873887
PECOS PAC ID: 1153365564
Enrollment ID: O20050616000536

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. Dr Edward M Tarka 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
Dr Edward M Tarka, DPM
79 Wawecus St, 109,
Norwich, CT 06360-2160

Ph: (860) 887-3538
Dr Edward M Tarka, DPM
79 Wawecus St, 109,
Norwich, CT 06360-2160

Ph: (860) 887-3538

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