Shawn Tai, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Athens, TX

Shawn Tai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Athens, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler-facility-physician and his current practice location is 115 Medical Cir Ste 106, Athens, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 675-1322.

Shawn Tai is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R5044) 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 1306005798.

Contact Information

Shawn Tai, MD
115 Medical Cir Ste 106,
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-1322
(903) 675-6743

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Physician's Profile

Full NameShawn Tai
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience16 Years
Location115 Medical Cir Ste 106, Athens, 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:
  • Shawn Tai graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306005798
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537311600
  • Enrollment ID: I20171204000770

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shawn Tai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306005798NPI-NPPES
511-38669OtherALBCBS OF AL
511-37500OtherALBCBS OF AL
150833MedicaidAL
151223MedicaidAL
102G70337OtherALMEDICARE GROUP PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology R5044 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At TylerTyler, TXHospital
Ut Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens, TXHospital
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler-facility-physician498169922094

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. Shawn Tai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler-facility-physician
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063400778
PECOS PAC ID: 4981699220
Enrollment ID: O20040416001048

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. Shawn Tai 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
Shawn Tai, MD
Po Box 731912,
Dallas, TX 75373-1912

Ph: (903) 877-7635
Shawn Tai, MD
115 Medical Cir Ste 106,
Athens, TX 75751

Ph: (903) 675-1322

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