Dr Nathan Merlin Tritle, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Gig Harbor, WA

Dr Nathan Merlin Tritle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Gig Harbor, Washington. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 320, Gig Harbor, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 426-6731.

Dr Nathan Merlin Tritle is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61222747) 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 1285627281.

Contact Information

Dr Nathan Merlin Tritle, MD
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 320,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1706
(253) 426-6731
(253) 426-1064

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nathan Merlin Tritle
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience28 Years
Location4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 320, Gig Harbor, 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 Nathan Merlin Tritle attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285627281
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517858053
  • Enrollment ID: I20220408000432

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nathan Merlin Tritle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285627281NPI-NPPES
1285627281OtherAZHEALTH NET
2204814MedicaidWA
1285627281OtherAZAETNA
1285627281OtherAZCIGNA
1285627281OtherAZBCBS
1285627281OtherAZUHC
1285627281OtherAZAFMC
567224MedicaidAZ
1285627281OtherAZHMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD61222747 (Washington)Primary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 29088 (Arizona)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Anthony HospitalGig harbor, WAHospital
Harrison Medical CenterBremerton, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661115

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 Nathan Merlin Tritle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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 Nathan Merlin Tritle 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 Nathan Merlin Tritle, MD
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 320,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1706

Ph: (253) 426-6731
Dr Nathan Merlin Tritle, MD
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 320,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1706

Ph: (253) 426-6731

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