Tamsen Bassford, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Tucson, AZ

Tamsen Bassford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Tucson, Arizona. She went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Banner -- University Medical Group and her current practice location is 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 874-3500.

Tamsen Bassford is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 17251) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1265404933.

Contact Information

Tamsen Bassford, MD
2800 E Ajo Way,
Tucson, AZ 85713-6204
(520) 874-3500
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameTamsen Bassford
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience41 Years
Location2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Tamsen Bassford attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265404933
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759410954
  • Enrollment ID: I20100526000878

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tamsen Bassford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265404933NPI-NPPES
080051962OtherAZRR MEDICARE
273079MedicaidAZ
ZWCGCROtherAZGROUP MEDICARE #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 17251 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner-university Medical Center South CampusTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Banner -- University Medical Group7719899871819

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Entity NameBanner -- University Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508809427
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899871
Enrollment ID: O20031105000694

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Entity NameEl Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487602736
PECOS PAC ID: 6305739244
Enrollment ID: O20040205000098

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Entity NameB--umg Integrated Health Clinic, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043758816
PECOS PAC ID: 3577831494
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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Tamsen Bassford, MD
2701 E Elvira Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85706-7124

Ph: (520) 874-3500
Tamsen Bassford, MD
2800 E Ajo Way,
Tucson, AZ 85713-6204

Ph: (520) 874-3500

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Dr. Jeffrey T. Mack, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4001 E Sunrise Dr Ste 161, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-408-6955    
Melissa Laura Ray, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2155 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone: 520-742-0414    Fax: 520-742-4063
David L Massanari, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3945 E Paradise Falls Drive, Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: 520-615-6200    Fax: 520-615-6255
Violet P Siwik, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 707 N Alvernon Way Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-694-8888    Fax: 520-694-1640
Dr. Ivy L Schwartz, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2502 N Dodge Blvd, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-618-8747    Fax: 520-882-5676
Rhema Sayers, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1400 N Wilmot Rd, Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: 520-884-4999    Fax: 520-300-6669
Dr. Shauna Lee Mcisaac, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3550 N First Ave, Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-887-0715    Fax: 520-887-1315

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