Dr Dennis John Tishko, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Tampa, FL

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Dr Dennis John Tishko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Tampa, Florida. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Baycare Medical Group, Inc., Bocacare Inc and his current practice location is 3003 W Dr Mlk Blvd, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 532-0002.

Dr Dennis John Tishko is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME117435) 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 1174591598.

Contact Information

Dr Dennis John Tishko, MD
3003 W Dr Mlk Blvd,
Tampa, FL 33607-6307
(727) 532-0002
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dennis John Tishko
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location3003 W Dr Mlk Blvd, Tampa, Florida
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 Dennis John Tishko attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174591598
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931186467
  • Enrollment ID: I20140715000706

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dennis John Tishko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174591598NPI-NPPES
14V0AOtherFLFLORIDA BLUE
011135100MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME117435 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Josephs HospitalTampa, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baycare Medical Group, Inc.64067536231537
Bocacare Inc3870633753199

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 Dennis John Tishko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Hospital Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225034234
PECOS PAC ID: 0749186153
Enrollment ID: O20031208000807
Entity NameNorth Brevard Medical Support Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609834886
PECOS PAC ID: 7618870296
Enrollment ID: O20040130000385
Entity NameBocacare Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104058940
PECOS PAC ID: 3870633753
Enrollment ID: O20091228000461

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 Dennis John Tishko 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 Dennis John Tishko, MD
661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 324,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-5103

Ph: (407) 845-8354		Dr Dennis John Tishko, MD
3003 W Dr Mlk Blvd,
Tampa, FL 33607-6307

Ph: (727) 532-0002

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