Ricardo Efrain Tapia, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Peoria, AZ

Ricardo Efrain Tapia, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Peoria, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Adelante Healthcare Inc and his current practice location is 9171 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 101, Peoria, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (623) 815-7800.

Ricardo Efrain Tapia is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 41147) 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 1477746030.

Contact Information

Ricardo Efrain Tapia, MD
9171 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 101,
Peoria, AZ 85381-4872
(623) 815-7800
(623) 815-7900

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRicardo Efrain Tapia
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location9171 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, Arizona
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:
  • Ricardo Efrain Tapia graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477746030
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668520958
  • Enrollment ID: I20090424000139

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ricardo Efrain Tapia such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477746030NPI-NPPES
415673MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 41147 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Adelante Healthcare Inc468858864396

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. Ricardo Efrain Tapia allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdelante Healthcare Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083772545
PECOS PAC ID: 4688588643
Enrollment ID: O20031114000335

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. Ricardo Efrain Tapia 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
Ricardo Efrain Tapia, MD
9145 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 101,
Peoria, AZ 85381-4820

Ph: (623) 815-7800
Ricardo Efrain Tapia, MD
9171 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 101,
Peoria, AZ 85381-4872

Ph: (623) 815-7800

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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