Dr Mark Francis Torres, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Mark Francis Torres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Bonner General Hospital Inc and his current practice location is Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Avenue, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 968-0354.

Dr Mark Francis Torres is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00044270) 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 1255399457.

Contact Information

Dr Mark Francis Torres, MD
Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Avenue,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001
(253) 968-0354
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mark Francis Torres
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
LocationMadigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Avenue, Tacoma, Washington
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 Mark Francis Torres attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255399457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981031861
  • Enrollment ID: I20200305002997

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark Francis Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255399457NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00044270 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bonner General HospitalSandpoint, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bonner General Hospital Inc408269046636

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 Mark Francis Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBonner General Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154563963
PECOS PAC ID: 4082690466
Enrollment ID: O20040626000014

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 Mark Francis Torres 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 Mark Francis Torres, MD
Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Avenue,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

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Dr Mark Francis Torres, MD
Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Avenue,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

Ph: (253) 968-0354

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