Dr Ruth Thiex, MD PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Everett, WA

Dr Ruth Thiex, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Everett, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. She is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services- Washington and her current practice location is 1717 13th St, Ste 401, Everett, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 297-6400.

Dr Ruth Thiex is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60184478) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1912230988.

Contact Information

Dr Ruth Thiex, MD PHD
1717 13th St, Ste 401,
Everett, WA 98201-1621
(425) 297-6400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruth Thiex
GenderFemale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location1717 13th St, Everett, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ruth Thiex graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912230988
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/09/2009
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052599487
  • Enrollment ID: I20110706000518

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruth Thiex such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912230988NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 234133 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD60184478 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services- Washington8325100480420

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 Ruth Thiex allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Health & Services- Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124270715
PECOS PAC ID: 8325100480
Enrollment ID: O20081224000111

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 Ruth Thiex 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 Ruth Thiex, MD PHD
Po Box 3360,
Portland, OR 97208-3360

Ph: (866) 366-2983
Dr Ruth Thiex, MD PHD
1717 13th St, Ste 401,
Everett, WA 98201-1621

Ph: (425) 297-6400

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Dr. Martin Carlos Holland, M.D.
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