Tarek Gamal Garas, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Lakeland, FL

Tarek Gamal Garas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Lakeland, Florida. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Watson Clinic Llp and his current practice location is 1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 680-7000.

Tarek Gamal Garas is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME82428) 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 1295707230.

Contact Information

Tarek Gamal Garas, MD
1755 N Florida Ave,
Lakeland, FL 33805-3109
(863) 680-7000
(866) 264-8519

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Physician's Profile

Full NameTarek Gamal Garas
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience26 Years
Location1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, Florida
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:
  • Tarek Gamal Garas attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295707230
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890744650
  • Enrollment ID: I20100111000457

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tarek Gamal Garas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295707230NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VF0040XObstetrics & Gynecology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery ME82428 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bartow Regional Medical CenterBartow, FLHospital
Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Watson Clinic Llp1456258979373

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. Tarek Gamal Garas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWatson Clinic Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316940695
PECOS PAC ID: 1456258979
Enrollment ID: O20031215000113

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. Tarek Gamal Garas 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
Tarek Gamal Garas, MD
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805-3019

Ph: (863) 680-7000
Tarek Gamal Garas, MD
1755 N Florida Ave,
Lakeland, FL 33805-3109

Ph: (863) 680-7000

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