Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Alton, IL

Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Alton, Illinois. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc, Washington University and his current practice location is 2 Memorial Dr, Div Surg Plastics, Ste 101, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 433-6131.

Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036155527) 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 1639436199.

Contact Information

Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka, MD
2 Memorial Dr, Div Surg Plastics, Ste 101,
Alton, IL 62002-6723
(618) 433-6131
(618) 433-6128



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location2 Memorial Dr, Alton, Illinois
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 Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639436199
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2012
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618191347
  • Enrollment ID: I20210805001272

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639436199NPI-NPPES
2000952542MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036155527 (Illinois)Secondary
208200000XPlastic Surgery 036155527 (Illinois)Primary
2082S0105XPlastic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand 036155527 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, ILHospital
Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc478994516398
Washington University98300087702506

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWashington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477076263
PECOS PAC ID: 4789945163
Enrollment ID: O20180227002018

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka, MD
660 S Euclid Ave, Msc 8238-43-1150,
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010

Ph: (314) 362-7388
Dr Shoichiro Alberto Tanaka, MD
2 Memorial Dr, Div Surg Plastics, Ste 101,
Alton, IL 62002-6723

Ph: (618) 433-6131

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Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2 Memorial Dr, Suite 104, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-465-6401    Fax: 618-465-0411

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