Dr Joseph M Tuscano, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Sacramento, CA

Dr Joseph M Tuscano, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Sacramento, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The Univ Of Ca and his current practice location is 4501 X St Ste 3016, Sacramento, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 734-5981.

Dr Joseph M Tuscano is licensed to practice in California (license number G69025) 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 1487639795.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph M Tuscano, MD
4501 X St Ste 3016,
Sacramento, CA 95817-2229
(916) 734-5981
(916) 734-0631

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph M Tuscano
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience35 Years
Location4501 X St Ste 3016, Sacramento, California
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 Joseph M Tuscano attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487639795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294809075
  • Enrollment ID: I20080729000344

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph M Tuscano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487639795NPI-NPPES
G069025MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology G69025 (California)Primary
174400000XSpecialist G069025 (California)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology G069025 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of California Davis Medical CenterSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The Univ Of Ca33754566191346

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 Joseph M Tuscano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The Univ Of Ca
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013906973
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456619
Enrollment ID: O20031111000892

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 Joseph M Tuscano 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 Joseph M Tuscano, MD
4501 X St, Suite 3016,
Sacramento, CA 95817-2229

Ph: (916) 734-3771
Dr Joseph M Tuscano, MD
4501 X St Ste 3016,
Sacramento, CA 95817-2229

Ph: (916) 734-5981

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