Michael A Wait, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Dallas, TX

Michael A Wait, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his current practice location is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 645-7700.

Michael A Wait is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G5743) 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 1831154632.

Contact Information

Michael A Wait, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
(214) 645-7700
(214) 645-9708

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael A Wait
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas
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:
  • Michael A Wait attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831154632
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375679715
  • Enrollment ID: I20100325000010

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael A Wait such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831154632NPI-NPPES
122531003MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) G5743 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center06481882502588

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. Michael A Wait allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972579365
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792

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. Michael A Wait 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
Michael A Wait, MD
Po Box 845347,
Dallas, TX 75284-5347

Ph: (214) 645-7700
Michael A Wait, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208

Ph: (214) 645-7700

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