Jimmy M Tamai, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Fairbanks, AK

Jimmy M Tamai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Fairbanks, Alaska. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 1275 Sadler Way, Ste 101, Fairbanks, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 374-4463.

Jimmy M Tamai is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 3104) 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 1023122991.

Contact Information

Jimmy M Tamai, MD
1275 Sadler Way, Ste 101,
Fairbanks, AK 99701-3175
(907) 374-4463
(907) 374-7072

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJimmy M Tamai
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location1275 Sadler Way, Fairbanks, Alaska
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:
  • Jimmy M Tamai attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023122991
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941105936
  • Enrollment ID: I20050809000565

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jimmy M Tamai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023122991NPI-NPPES
MD31042MedicaidAK
MDG049MedicaidAK
MD31041MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery AK3104 (Alaska)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 3104 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks, AKHospital

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. Jimmy M Tamai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Surgical Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629215488
PECOS PAC ID: 9739245325
Enrollment ID: O20090305000695

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. Jimmy M Tamai 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
Jimmy M Tamai, MD
Po Box 71179,
Fairbanks, AK 99707-1179

Ph: (907) 374-4463
Jimmy M Tamai, MD
1275 Sadler Way, Ste 101,
Fairbanks, AK 99701-3175

Ph: (907) 374-4463

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