Dr John Michael Luber Jr, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Dr John Michael Luber Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 272-7777.

Dr John Michael Luber Jr is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00035996) 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 1801821756.

Contact Information

Dr John Michael Luber Jr, MD
1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102,
Tacoma, WA 98405-5303
(253) 272-7777
(253) 426-4142



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Michael Luber Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience51 Years
Location1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, 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 John Michael Luber Jr attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801821756
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880686427
  • Enrollment ID: I20040401001441

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Michael Luber Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801821756NPI-NPPES
0253267OtherWASTATE L&I
8470924MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD00035996 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661115

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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
Dr John Michael Luber Jr, MD
1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102,
Tacoma, WA 98405-5303

Ph: (253) 272-7777
Dr John Michael Luber Jr, MD
1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102,
Tacoma, WA 98405-5303

Ph: (253) 272-7777

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Tacoma, WA

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3015 N 33rd St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone: 253-759-8500    Fax: 253-200-0907
Dennis Darrel Nichols, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, #202, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-403-7257    
Keith Austin Havenstrite, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dr. Thomas Paul Templin Ii, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dr. Susan Michelle Hecker, MD
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Practice Location: 1802 Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-272-7777    
Michael Meyer, M.D.
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Dr. Bahirathan Krishnadasan, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1802 Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
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