Dr Bryan Contreras, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Tucson, AZ

Dr Bryan Contreras, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Arizona Gastroenterology Ltd and his current practice location is 7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 742-4139.

Dr Bryan Contreras is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 31485) 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 1578549457.

Contact Information

Dr Bryan Contreras, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307
(520) 742-4139
(520) 742-9618



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bryan Contreras
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience27 Years
Location7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona
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 Bryan Contreras graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578549457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022200351
  • Enrollment ID: I20110301000651

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bryan Contreras such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578549457NPI-NPPES
AZ0732190OtherAZBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AZ
1Z9515OtherAZHEALTHNET
7602446OtherAZAETNA
785347MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 31485 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arizona Gastroenterology Ltd65078422349

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Entity NameArizona Gastroenterology Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043297690
PECOS PAC ID: 6507842234
Enrollment ID: O20040624001529

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bryan Contreras, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307

Ph: (520) 742-4139
Dr Bryan Contreras, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307

Ph: (520) 742-4139

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