Dr Richard Arthur Tefo, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Petoskey, MI

Dr Richard Arthur Tefo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Petoskey, Michigan. He went to University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Green Bay Anesthesia Assoc. Sc and his current practice location is 602 Jackson St, Petoskey, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 348-2795.

Dr Richard Arthur Tefo is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301405972) 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 1164523650.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Arthur Tefo, MD
602 Jackson St,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2220
(231) 348-2795
(231) 348-2031

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Arthur Tefo
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience39 Years
Location602 Jackson St, Petoskey, Michigan
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 Richard Arthur Tefo attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164523650
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153486824
  • Enrollment ID: I20120517000167

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Arthur Tefo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164523650NPI-NPPES
2818008MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 4301405972 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Vincent HospitalGreen bay, WIHospital
St Mary's Hospital Medical CenterGreen bay, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Green Bay Anesthesia Assoc. Sc448661385878

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 Richard Arthur Tefo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreen Bay Anesthesia Assoc. Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023065836
PECOS PAC ID: 4486613858
Enrollment ID: O20041011000244

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 Richard Arthur Tefo 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 Richard Arthur Tefo, MD
602 Jackson St,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2220

Ph: (231) 348-2795
Dr Richard Arthur Tefo, MD
602 Jackson St,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2220

Ph: (231) 348-2795

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Dr. David Alton Bell, M.D.
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Dr. Alexander Lipman, M.D.
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William K Gretzinger, DO
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