Dr Henry J Tannous, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Stony Brook, NY

Dr Henry J Tannous, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Stony Brook, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Stony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati and his current practice location is 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 444-1820.

Dr Henry J Tannous is licensed to practice in New York (license number 239983) 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 1457525701.

Contact Information

Dr Henry J Tannous, MD
101 Nicolls Rd,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001
(631) 444-1820
(631) 444-8963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Henry J Tannous
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, New York
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 Henry J Tannous graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457525701
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921187337
  • Enrollment ID: I20080509000127

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Henry J Tannous such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457525701NPI-NPPES
02961613MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 239983 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At Home (hauppauge)Hauppauge, NYHome health agency
Catholic Home CareFarmingdale, NYHome health agency
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati034514374994

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 Henry J Tannous allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063468536
PECOS PAC ID: 0345143749
Enrollment ID: O20040202000318

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 Henry J Tannous 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 Henry J Tannous, MD
Po Box 1559,
Stony Brook, NY 11790-0989

Ph: (631) 444-1820
Dr Henry J Tannous, MD
101 Nicolls Rd,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001

Ph: (631) 444-1820

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Maroun Barbar Yammine, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 101 Nicolls Rd, Health Sciences Center,, Level 19, Rm 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-444-1820    Fax: 631-444-8963

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