Thomas Edward Buchheit, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Durham, NC

Thomas Edward Buchheit, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Durham, North Carolina. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc and his current practice location is 932 Morreene Rd, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 668-2386.

Thomas Edward Buchheit is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9800795) 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 1336250158.

Contact Information

Thomas Edward Buchheit, MD
932 Morreene Rd, Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC 27705-4410
(919) 668-2386
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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Edward Buchheit
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience30 Years
Location932 Morreene Rd, Durham, North Carolina
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:
  • Thomas Edward Buchheit attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336250158
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254235013
  • Enrollment ID: I20031122000121

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Edward Buchheit such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336250158NPI-NPPES
8912107MedicaidNC
12107OtherNCBCBS NC
31082OtherNCPARTNERS
6890554OtherNCCIGNA
050088672OtherNCRAILROAD-MEDICARE
B6613OtherNCMEDCOST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 9800795 (North Carolina)Primary
208VP0014XPain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine 9800795 (North Carolina)Secondary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 9800795 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Duke University HospitalDurham, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc83254127372551

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. Thomas Edward Buchheit allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrivate Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457389033
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254368
Enrollment ID: O20031204000577
Entity NameDuke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205553369
PECOS PAC ID: 8325412737
Enrollment ID: O20230327002247

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. Thomas Edward Buchheit 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
Thomas Edward Buchheit, MD
Po Box 3094, Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC 27715-3094

Ph: (919) 668-2386
Thomas Edward Buchheit, MD
932 Morreene Rd, Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC 27705-4410

Ph: (919) 668-2386

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