Mark G Tufte, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fargo, ND

Mark G Tufte, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Fargo, North Dakota. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1801 45th St S Ste G, Fargo, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 492-3937.

Mark G Tufte is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 415) 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 1669494233.

Contact Information

Mark G Tufte, OD
1801 45th St S Ste G,
Fargo, ND 58103-0801
(701) 492-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMark G Tufte
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location1801 45th St S Ste G, Fargo, North Dakota
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:
  • Mark G Tufte attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669494233
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941376511
  • Enrollment ID: I20080904000633

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mark G Tufte such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669494233NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 415 (North Dakota)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mark G Tufte allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMark Tufte Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750536272
PECOS PAC ID: 9133283617
Enrollment ID: O20090128000196

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mark G Tufte, OD
1801 45th St S Ste G,
Fargo, ND 58103-0801

Ph: (701) 492-3937
Mark G Tufte, OD
1801 45th St S Ste G,
Fargo, ND 58103-0801

Ph: (701) 492-3937

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