Dr Sam Edwin Sato, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ

Dr Sam Edwin Sato, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sean J Mccafferty Md Pc and his current practice location is 3910 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 323-2466.

Dr Sam Edwin Sato is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 14758) 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 1831196427.

Contact Information

Dr Sam Edwin Sato, MD
3910 N Campbell Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85719-1428
(520) 323-2466
(520) 323-2968

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sam Edwin Sato
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location3910 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, Arizona
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 Sam Edwin Sato attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831196427
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406875822
  • Enrollment ID: I20051115000797

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sam Edwin Sato such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831196427NPI-NPPES
02719OtherAZTRICARE
02719OtherAZUNITED HEALTHCARE
005302638OtherAZCIGNA
1Z2321OtherAZHEALTHNET
247751MedicaidAZ
AZ0181600OtherAZBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 14758 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sean J Mccafferty Md Pc993118732517

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 Sam Edwin Sato allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSean J Mccafferty Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316146574
PECOS PAC ID: 9931187325
Enrollment ID: O20040712001032

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 Sam Edwin Sato 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 Sam Edwin Sato, MD
6440 N Thimble Pass,
Tucson, AZ 85750-1321

Ph: (520) 529-1917
Dr Sam Edwin Sato, MD
3910 N Campbell Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85719-1428

Ph: (520) 323-2466

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