Thomas Andrew Damato, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Waco, TX

Thomas Andrew Damato, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 202-2000.

Thomas Andrew Damato is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 010124336) 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 1073544235.

Contact Information

Thomas Andrew Damato, MD
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd,
Waco, TX 76712-8897
(254) 202-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Andrew Damato
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas
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 Andrew Damato attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073544235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456349513
  • Enrollment ID: I20220426002885

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Andrew Damato such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073544235NPI-NPPES
0018877440006MedicaidPA
0107441MedicaidNJ
001887744MedicaidPA
10025773500MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 35.092950 (Ohio)Secondary
208600000XSurgery MD055447L (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208600000XSurgery G85983 (California)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 010124336 (Virginia)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 250779 (New York)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD055447L (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 25100 (Nebraska)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) G85983 (California)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 250779 (New York)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 35.092950 (Ohio)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 25100 (Nebraska)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 010124336 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131

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 Andrew Damato allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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 Andrew Damato 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 Andrew Damato, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (254) 215-9704
Thomas Andrew Damato, MD
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd,
Waco, TX 76712-8897

Ph: (254) 202-2000

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