Lawrence Tsai, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Tacoma, WA

Lawrence Tsai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 1708 Yakima Ave, Ste 110, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 382-8000.

Lawrence Tsai is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60097718) 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 1619177789.

Contact Information

Lawrence Tsai, MD
1708 Yakima Ave, Ste 110,
Tacoma, WA 98405-5307
(253) 382-8000
(253) 382-8019

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLawrence Tsai
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience19 Years
Location1708 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, Washington
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:
  • Lawrence Tsai graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619177789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/10/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597815811
  • Enrollment ID: I20100325000262

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lawrence Tsai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619177789NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine R7985 (Iowa)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program R7985 (Iowa)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD60097718 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661115

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. Lawrence Tsai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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. Lawrence Tsai 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
Lawrence Tsai, MD
1708 Yakima Ave, Ste 110,
Tacoma, WA 98405-5307

Ph: (253) 382-8000
Lawrence Tsai, MD
1708 Yakima Ave, Ste 110,
Tacoma, WA 98405-5307

Ph: (253) 382-8000

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