Dr David Fj Tollefson, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Olympia, WA

Dr David Fj Tollefson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Olympia, Washington. He went to University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 754-5858.

Dr David Fj Tollefson is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00029261) 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 1659315810.

Contact Information

Dr David Fj Tollefson, MD
3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw,
Olympia, WA 98502-8654
(360) 754-5858
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Fj Tollefson
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience46 Years
Location3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, 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 David Fj Tollefson attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659315810
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648275214
  • Enrollment ID: I20100517000011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Fj Tollefson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659315810NPI-NPPES
150413OtherWALABOR & INDUSTRY
8138521MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery MD00029261 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WAHospital

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. Dr David Fj Tollefson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Sound Surgical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639261258
PECOS PAC ID: 9537058847
Enrollment ID: O20040315000151

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Fj Tollefson, MD
5130 Pattison Lake Ln Se,
Olympia, WA 98513-6416

Ph: (360) 280-6612
Dr David Fj Tollefson, MD
3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw,
Olympia, WA 98502-8654

Ph: (360) 754-5858

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