Thomas J Gelwix, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Blackfoot, ID

Thomas J Gelwix, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Blackfoot, Idaho. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Emergency Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 785-3813.

Thomas J Gelwix is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-8290) 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 1871533018.

Contact Information

Thomas J Gelwix, MD
98 Poplar St,
Blackfoot, ID 83221-1758
(208) 785-3813
(208) 785-3818



Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas J Gelwix
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience30 Years
Location98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, Idaho
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:
  • Thomas J Gelwix attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871533018
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739144841
  • Enrollment ID: I20130611000656

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas J Gelwix such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871533018NPI-NPPES
000010141114OtherIDBSID
Z2575MedicaidUT
52332OtherIDBCID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine M-8290 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Emergency Physicians Llc3476462334186

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameNorthwest Emergency Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235172370
PECOS PAC ID: 3476462334
Enrollment ID: O20041214000892

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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. Thomas J Gelwix 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
Thomas J Gelwix, MD
505 S 336th St, Suite 600,
Federal Way, WA 98003-6328

Ph: (253) 838-6180
Thomas J Gelwix, MD
98 Poplar St,
Blackfoot, ID 83221-1758

Ph: (208) 785-3813

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Blackfoot, ID

Danielle Kiggins Sisul,
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: 208-785-4100    
Dr. Mark Eugene Jergens, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: 208-785-4100    
Dr. Thomas Call, DO
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9 Airport Rd, Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: 208-782-3700    Fax: 208-782-3765
Vicki Shapiro, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: 208-721-1030    Fax: 877-993-1515
Paul Howard Allen, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 98 Poplar Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: 208-785-4100    Fax: 208-785-3818
Dr. Shawn B Ostler, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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