Dr Thomas Edward Hoffman, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Palo Alto, CA

Dr Thomas Edward Hoffman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Palo Alto, California. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1970 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Sutter Bay Medical Foundation, Palo Alto Dermatology Institute and his current practice location is 301 High St, Palo Alto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 969-5600.

Dr Thomas Edward Hoffman is licensed to practice in California (license number G20623) 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 1063435741.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Edward Hoffman, MD
301 High St,
Palo Alto, CA 94301-1043
(650) 969-5600
(650) 969-0360

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Edward Hoffman
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience55 Years
Location301 High St, Palo Alto, California
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 Thomas Edward Hoffman attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063435741
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/19/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547335119
  • Enrollment ID: I20080815000334

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Edward Hoffman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063435741NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology G20623 (California)Primary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology G20623 (California)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sutter Bay Medical Foundation42845387783318
Palo Alto Dermatology Institute62043682776

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 Thomas Edward Hoffman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSutter Bay Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013950807
PECOS PAC ID: 4284538778
Enrollment ID: O20031125000909
Entity NameMenlo Dermatology Medical Group And Laser Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275509465
PECOS PAC ID: 9537108584
Enrollment ID: O20050428000654
Entity NameCsi Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871909804
PECOS PAC ID: 5890916845
Enrollment ID: O20141016001930
Entity NamePalo Alto Dermatology Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447080890
PECOS PAC ID: 6204368277
Enrollment ID: O20241015003160

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 Thomas Edward Hoffman 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 Thomas Edward Hoffman, MD
301 High St,
Palo Alto, CA 94301-1043

Ph: (650) 969-5600
Dr Thomas Edward Hoffman, MD
301 High St,
Palo Alto, CA 94301-1043

Ph: (650) 969-5600

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