Thomas K Kalmbach, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Merrillville, IN

Thomas K Kalmbach, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lake-porter Cardiovascular Pc and his current practice location is 8687 Connecticut, Suite F, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 769-7800.

Thomas K Kalmbach is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01041482A) 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 1114011798.

Contact Information

Thomas K Kalmbach, MD
8687 Connecticut, Suite F,
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-7800
(219) 755-0748

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas K Kalmbach
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location8687 Connecticut, Merrillville, Indiana
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 K Kalmbach graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114011798
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547300022
  • Enrollment ID: I20091214000406

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas K Kalmbach such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114011798NPI-NPPES
000001014260OtherANTHEM PROVIDER ID
100346780MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 010-41482 (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01041482A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital
La Porte HospitalLa porte, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lake-porter Cardiovascular Pc64068883793

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 K Kalmbach allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235455544
PECOS PAC ID: 9537072640
Enrollment ID: O20031110000505
Entity NameCardiothoracic Surgeons Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770796096
PECOS PAC ID: 8729033964
Enrollment ID: O20050321000528
Entity NameLake-porter Cardiovascular Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972694669
PECOS PAC ID: 6406888379
Enrollment ID: O20050831000730

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 K Kalmbach 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 K Kalmbach, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave Ste 200,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

Ph: () -
Thomas K Kalmbach, MD
8687 Connecticut, Suite F,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 769-7800

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Victorio K O'yek, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0748
Viroj Juisai, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 210 E 90th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-738-2008    Fax: 219-738-2127
Dr. Benjamin B Tang, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 333 W 89th Ave Ste W2, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 317-671-7460    Fax: 224-235-4652
Kosin Thupvong, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut St, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0478
Joseph A Venditti Jr., M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut St, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0748
Pakorn Tara, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut St, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0748

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