GENTRY W. THATCHER MD – NPI #1124020730
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

GENTRY THATCHER is an otolaryngologist located in NORTH ANDOVER, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124020730 to GENTRY THATCHER on August 12, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. 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 GENTRY THATCHER below.

NPI Profile for
GENTRY W. THATCHER

NPI Number
1124020730
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GENTRY W. THATCHER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
198 MASSACHUSETTS AVE #103
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Phone: (978) 685-7550 Fax: (978) 686-5565
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GENTRY THATCHER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAAO/HNS76754
otherAETNA/USHC2344337
otherBS-HMOJ22387
otherBS/MAJ22387
otherCIGNAB20973001
otherCIGNA PAL7439118-001
otherFALLON65475
otherH/PIL19901
otherMC RR040015652
otherNETWORK HEALTH976854
otherNH BS01Y002475MA01
otherNHP0020548
otherSECURE HORIZ204712
otherTUFTS204712
otherUNITED HC10-00243
medicaidMA0104914
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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 MA 204712

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.

Additional Information

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
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
GENTRY THATCHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
      70 EAST STREET
      METHUEN, MA 01844
    • LAWRENCE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      ONE GENERAL STREET
      LAWRENCE, MA 01842
    • PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER
      1 PARKLAND DRIVE
      DERRY, NH 03038

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