Dr Douglas Scott Tyler, MD - Medicare Surgical Oncology in Galveston, TX

Dr Douglas Scott Tyler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Oncology" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Surgical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Suite 6.146 John Sealy Annex, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-1285.

Dr Douglas Scott Tyler is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 44811) 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 1851491484.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Scott Tyler, MD
301 University Blvd, Suite 6.146 John Sealy Annex,
Galveston, TX 77555-0527
(409) 772-1285
(409) 772-5611

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Scott Tyler
GenderMale
SpecialitySurgical Oncology
Experience39 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, 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:
  • Dr Douglas Scott Tyler attended and graduated from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851491484
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729125638
  • Enrollment ID: I20150130000554

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Scott Tyler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851491484NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology 33908 (North Carolina)Secondary
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology 44811 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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 Douglas Scott Tyler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438
Entity NamePhysicians Referral Service
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073574810
PECOS PAC ID: 7911801410
Enrollment ID: O20031125000953

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 Douglas Scott Tyler 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 Douglas Scott Tyler, MD
531 Southwind Ln,
Hillsborough, NC 27278-7910

Ph: (919) 732-7382
Dr Douglas Scott Tyler, MD
301 University Blvd, Suite 6.146 John Sealy Annex,
Galveston, TX 77555-0527

Ph: (409) 772-1285

Reviews and Comments


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