Christopher Tepera, MD - Medicare Urology in Gig Harbor, WA

Christopher Tepera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Gig Harbor, Washington. His current practice location is 11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208, Gig Harbor, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 853-2590.

Christopher Tepera is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61230923) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1194980565.

Contact Information

Christopher Tepera, MD
11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208,
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-5818
(253) 853-2590
(253) 858-4330



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Tepera
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Location11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208, Gig Harbor, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194980565
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800055005
  • Enrollment ID: I20220915003300

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Tepera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194980565NPI-NPPES
2211691MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD61230923 (Washington)Primary

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. Christopher Tepera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Tepera, MD
11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208,
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-5818

Ph: (253) 853-2590
Christopher Tepera, MD
11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 208,
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-5818

Ph: (253) 853-2590

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