Dr Thomas K Watanabe, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Elkins Park, PA

Dr Thomas K Watanabe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Einstein Practice Plan Inc and his current practice location is 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 663-6677.

Dr Thomas K Watanabe is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35-065929) 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 1972532349.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas K Watanabe, MD
60 Township Line Rd,
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2220
(215) 663-6677
(215) 663-6265



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas K Watanabe
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience32 Years
Location60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
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 Thomas K Watanabe attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972532349
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901888569
  • Enrollment ID: I20070417000201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas K Watanabe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972532349NPI-NPPES
64957608MedicaidKY
0133117MedicaidOH
200241860MedicaidIN
000000012518OtherANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 35-065929 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Albert Einstein Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Abington Memorial HospitalAbington, PAHospital
Jefferson HeathPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Einstein Practice Plan Inc2769395896591

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameEinstein Practice Plan Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760434468
PECOS PAC ID: 2769395896
Enrollment ID: O20040219000728

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas K Watanabe, MD
5501 Old York Rd, Korman 202,
Philadelphia, PA 19141-3018

Ph: (215) 254-2695
Dr Thomas K Watanabe, MD
60 Township Line Rd,
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2220

Ph: (215) 663-6677

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors in Elkins Park, PA

Dr. Nicholas P Diamond, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8080 Old York Rd, Suite 208, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-782-8760    Fax: 215-635-7130
Dr. Michael Marino, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6677    Fax: 215-663-6265
Dr. Jeffrey North, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6677    Fax: 215-663-6265
Gilbert Lafontant, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-662-6600    Fax: 215-254-2599
Dr. Kristie Y Kim, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6677    Fax: 215-663-6265
Rebecca Samantha Ovsiowitz, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 333 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-9688    Fax: 215-663-9703
Dr. Daniel K Moon, M.D., M.S.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: 215-663-6000    

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