Thomas Ruffolo, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Washington, NC

Thomas Ruffolo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Washington, North Carolina. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Vidant Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 606 E 12th St, Washington, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 946-1573.

Thomas Ruffolo is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 34150) 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 1902800766.

Contact Information

Thomas Ruffolo, MD
606 E 12th St,
Washington, NC 27889-3408
(252) 946-1573
(252) 946-1316

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Ruffolo
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location606 E 12th St, Washington, 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 Ruffolo attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902800766
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587746078
  • Enrollment ID: I20080123000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Ruffolo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902800766NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 34150 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vidant Medical CenterGreenville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vidant Medical Group Llc0345343893849

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 Ruffolo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVidant Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477648731
PECOS PAC ID: 0345343893
Enrollment ID: O20070321000445

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 Ruffolo 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 Ruffolo, MD
606 E 12th St,
Washington, NC 27889-3408

Ph: (252) 946-1573
Thomas Ruffolo, MD
606 E 12th St,
Washington, NC 27889-3408

Ph: (252) 946-1573

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