GARY M. BELCASTER M.D. – NPI #1871582833
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GARY BELCASTER is a physician located in PASCO, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871582833 to GARY BELCASTER on October 20, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 28, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GARY BELCASTER below.

NPI Profile for
GARY M. BELCASTER

NPI Number
1871582833
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARY M. BELCASTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7425 WRIGLEY DR STE 204
PASCO, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 416-8885 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
4545 Cordata Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98226-7123
Phone: (360) 738-2200
Fax: (360) 752-5668
Mailing address
520 N 4TH AVE
PASCO, WA 99301-5257
Phone: (509) 416-8882 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GARY BELCASTER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAWA7364263
OTHERL&I AND CRIME VICTIMSWA0230131
OTHERREGENCEWA3354BE
MEDICAIDWA8335028
MEDICAIDWA1871582833
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 WA MD00041984

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
7425 WRIGLEY DR STE 204,
PASCO, WA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GARY BELCASTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
      520 N FOURTH AVENUE
      PASCO, WA 99301
    • TRIOS HEALTH
      900 SOUTH AUBURN STREET
      KENNEWICK, WA 99336

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