Dr Thomas Samuel Nighswander, MD MPH - Medicare Family Practice in Anchorage, AK

Dr Thomas Samuel Nighswander, MD MPH is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services- Washington, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and his current practice location is 1201 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 562-9229.

Dr Thomas Samuel Nighswander is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 4060) 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 1821080888.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Samuel Nighswander, MD MPH
1201 E 36th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 562-9229
(907) 562-1603



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Samuel Nighswander
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience53 Years
Location1201 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
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 Samuel Nighswander attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821080888
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012199136
  • Enrollment ID: I20110310000957

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Samuel Nighswander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821080888NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4060 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital
Alaska Native Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services- Washington1557408176143
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium6709780265457

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameProvidence Health & Services- Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093956278
PECOS PAC ID: 1557408176
Enrollment ID: O20091029000679

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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 Thomas Samuel Nighswander 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 Thomas Samuel Nighswander, MD MPH
Po Box 4105,
Portland, OR 97208-4105

Ph: (866) 907-1068
Dr Thomas Samuel Nighswander, MD MPH
1201 E 36th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99508

Ph: (907) 562-9229

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Family Medicine Doctors in Anchorage, AK

Candace L Clawson, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-1624    Fax: 907-729-1634
Dr. William Murray Buttner, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1201 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-562-9229    Fax: 907-561-4806
Robert L Mcalister, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1201 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-562-2992    
Shane W Cummings, M D
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1310 E Dimond Blvd, Suite 1, Anchorage, AK 99515
Phone: 907-344-2400    Fax: 907-344-2404
Jeremy D Wood, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 910 Compassion Cir, Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone: 907-212-9200    Fax: 907-212-9283
Kelton Hillard Oliver, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12302 Woodward Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516
Phone: 907-580-0002    
Ryan T. Mcwilliams, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4320 Diplomacy Dr, Suite 1191, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-6321    

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