Dr Anthony Robert Truxal, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Anthony Robert Truxal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sound Retina Ps and his current practice location is 2245 S 19th St, Suite 200, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 572-1444.

Dr Anthony Robert Truxal is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00024508) 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 1508817594.

Contact Information

Dr Anthony Robert Truxal, MD
2245 S 19th St, Suite 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2945
(253) 572-1444
(253) 830-2528



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Anthony Robert Truxal
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location2245 S 19th St, Tacoma, Washington
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:
  • Dr Anthony Robert Truxal attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508817594
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557375151
  • Enrollment ID: I20060203000021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Anthony Robert Truxal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508817594NPI-NPPES
G8895606OtherWAPTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00024508 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sound Retina Ps51939111706

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Entity NameSound Retina Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700117116
PECOS PAC ID: 5193911170
Enrollment ID: O20101202000667

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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. Dr Anthony Robert Truxal 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
Dr Anthony Robert Truxal, MD
2245 S 19th St, Suite 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2945

Ph: (253) 572-1444
Dr Anthony Robert Truxal, MD
2245 S 19th St, Suite 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2945

Ph: (253) 572-1444

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Tacoma, WA

Dr. Alexander L. Grigalunas, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-301-4953    Fax: 253-301-4845
Elizabeth Ann Hansen, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Madigan Army Medical Ctr, Attn Mchj-sou (col Hansen), Tacoma, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-1760    
Dr. Joshua Robert Roe, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-1670    
John T. Heffernan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 206-212-2100    Fax: 206-212-2194
Andrew B Kopstein, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-301-4953    Fax: 253-301-4845
Dr. Michael Scott Seward, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2915 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
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Hoon C Jung, M.D.
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Practice Location: 3602 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-759-5555    Fax: 253-830-5420

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