Dr Joseph M Tuggle, MD in Southbury, CT - Pediatrics

Dr Joseph M Tuggle, MD is a Pediatrics - Neonatal-perinatal Medicine physician based in Southbury, Connecticut. Dr Joseph M Tuggle is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 030037) and his current practice location is 117 Charter Oak Rd, Southbury, Connecticut. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 267-6644.

NPI number for Dr Joseph M Tuggle is 1326078494 and his current mailing address is Po Box 372, Southbury, Connecticut. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1326078494.

Contact Information

	Dr Joseph M Tuggle, MD
	117 Charter Oak Rd, Southbury, CT 06488-1218
	(203) 267-6644
	(203) 267-6646

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Joseph M Tuggle
Gender	Male
Speciality	Pediatrics - Neonatal-perinatal Medicine
Location	117 Charter Oak Rd, Southbury, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1326078494
Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2006
Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph M Tuggle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1326078494	NPI	-	NPPES
044016	Other		HEALTH NET
0983953	Other		AETNA HMO PVN
A003	Other		TRICARE
730037	Other	CT	CONNECTICARE
010030037CT03	Other	CT	ANTHEM BCBS
01518363	Medicaid	NY
1886542	Other		CIGNA
4275740	Other		AETNA PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
2080N0001X	Pediatrics - Neonatal-perinatal Medicine	030037 (Connecticut)	Primary

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 Joseph M Tuggle is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Joseph M Tuggle, MD Po Box 372, Southbury, CT 06488-0372 Ph: (203) 267-6644	Dr Joseph M Tuggle, MD 117 Charter Oak Rd, Southbury, CT 06488-1218 Ph: (203) 267-6644

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Pediatrics Doctors in Southbury, CT

Susan Beris, M.D. Pediatrics Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 22 Old Waterbury Rd # 204, Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: 203-262-4250
Lalaine Mortera, M.D. Pediatrics Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 22 Old Waterbury Rd, Suite 204, Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: 203-262-4250
Dr. Diana M Lippi, M.D. Pediatrics Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 117 Charter Oak Rd, Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: 203-267-6644 Fax: 203-267-6646

Dr Joseph M Tuggle, MD - Pediatrics in Southbury, CT