Thomas P Winkler, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Chevy Chase, MD

Thomas P Winkler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Chevy Chase Ent Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite #1455, Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 656-8630.

Thomas P Winkler is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0052876) 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 1023163706.

Contact Information

Thomas P Winkler, MD
5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite #1455,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
(301) 656-8630
(301) 656-8631

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas P Winkler
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience37 Years
Location5530 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, Maryland
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 P Winkler graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023163706
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345276218
  • Enrollment ID: I20050712000733

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas P Winkler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023163706NPI-NPPES
0W54TPOtherBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology D0052876 (Maryland)Primary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD18350 (District Of Columbia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chevy Chase Ent Associates, Llc04462863146

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 P Winkler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChevy Chase Ent Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497801039
PECOS PAC ID: 0446286314
Enrollment ID: O20050712000705

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 P Winkler 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 P Winkler, MD
5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite #1455,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404

Ph: (301) 656-8630
Thomas P Winkler, MD
5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite #1455,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404

Ph: (301) 656-8630

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