Tammy M Bretey, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Covington, LA

Tammy M Bretey, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Covington, Louisiana. She graduated from nursing school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Curana Health Of Mississippi Llc and her current practice location is 1970 N Hwy 190, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 867-8585.

Tammy M Bretey is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number AP05447) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1649445115.

Contact Information

Tammy M Bretey, NP
1970 N Hwy 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5158
(985) 867-8585
(985) 867-3644

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Provider's Profile

Full NameTammy M Bretey
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience17 Years
Location1970 N Hwy 190, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Tammy M Bretey graduated from nursing school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649445115
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/25/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224192232
  • Enrollment ID: I20121015000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tammy M Bretey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649445115NPI-NPPES
1793272MedicaidLA
P00741734OtherLARRMC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner AP05447 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Highland Community HospitalPicayune, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Curana Health Of Mississippi Llc36788877009

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. Tammy M Bretey allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCurana Health Of Mississippi Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013395615
PECOS PAC ID: 3678887700
Enrollment ID: O20150804003642

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. Tammy M Bretey 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
Tammy M Bretey, NP
Po Box 3370,
Covington, LA 70434-3370

Ph: (985) 867-8585
Tammy M Bretey, NP
1970 N Hwy 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5158

Ph: (985) 867-8585

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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