Girma Tefera, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Madison, WI

Girma Tefera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc, Swedishamerican Hospital and his current practice location is 451 Junction Rd, Madison, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 263-8915.

Girma Tefera is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 42499) 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 1689638215.

Contact Information

Girma Tefera, MD
451 Junction Rd,
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 263-8915
(608) 265-5755

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGirma Tefera
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location451 Junction Rd, Madison, Wisconsin
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:
  • Girma Tefera graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689638215
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456328392
  • Enrollment ID: I20040910001269

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Girma Tefera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689638215NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 42499 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison, WIHospital
Meriter HospitalMadison, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc66087854642164
Swedishamerican Hospital5799698346273

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. Girma Tefera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598784555
PECOS PAC ID: 6608785464
Enrollment ID: O20031111000435

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. Girma Tefera 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
Girma Tefera, MD
7974 Uw Health Ct,
Middleton, WI 53562-5531

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Girma Tefera, MD
451 Junction Rd,
Madison, WI 53717

Ph: (608) 263-8915

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