Dr Leon Tsai, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Tucson, AZ

Dr Leon Tsai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1984 and has 40 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 Leon Tsai is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 29869) 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 1912983883.

Contact Information

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



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leon Tsai
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience40 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 Leon Tsai attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912983883
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678765906
  • Enrollment ID: I20110301000595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leon Tsai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912983883NPI-NPPES
AZ0899000OtherAZBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AZ
633801MedicaidAZ
4116337OtherAZAETNA
1Z6413OtherAZHEALTHNET

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 29869 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

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

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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 Leon Tsai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
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

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 Leon Tsai 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 Leon Tsai, MD
7566 N La Cholla Blvd, Ste A,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2307

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

Ph: (520) 742-4139

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