Dr James P Tweeten, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boise, ID

Dr James P Tweeten, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Boise, Idaho. His current practice location is 999 N Curtis Rd, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 373-1200.

Dr James P Tweeten is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-5559) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1396791513.

Contact Information

Dr James P Tweeten, MD
999 N Curtis Rd,
Boise, ID 83706-1336
(208) 373-1200
(208) 373-1216

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James P Tweeten
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location999 N Curtis Rd, Boise, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396791513
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951214659
  • Enrollment ID: I20100804000413

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James P Tweeten such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396791513NPI-NPPES
000010005787OtherIDREGENCE BLUE SHIELD
DA145OtherIDBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M-5559 (Idaho)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 James P Tweeten allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIntermountain Eye And Laser Centers Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730119611
PECOS PAC ID: 6800709502
Enrollment ID: O20031110000142

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 James P Tweeten 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 James P Tweeten, MD
999 N Curtis Rd,
Boise, ID 83706-1336

Ph: (208) 373-1200
Dr James P Tweeten, MD
999 N Curtis Rd,
Boise, ID 83706-1336

Ph: (208) 373-1200

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