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THOMAS ZACHARY EMEL D.O.
NPI 1215264924
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Tucson, AZ

Active since November 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD, TUCSON, AZ 85730(520) 670-3909(520) 309-2560 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2026, Mar 28, 2025, Feb 28, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Thomas Zachary Emel D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THOMAS ZACHARY EMEL D.O. (NPI 1215264924) is an individual psychiatry provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (007877) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215264924
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS ZACHARY EMELCredential: D.O.
Location Address6950 E GOLF LINKS RDTucson, AZ 85730-1017
Mailing Address839 W Congress StTucson, AZ 85745-2819 · (520) 670-3909 · Fax (520) 309-2560
Fax(520) 309-2560
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2026
NPI 1215264924 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in AZ · 007877 Licensed in AZ · R2517
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD, Tucson, AZ 85730

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas Zachary Emel D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830454115
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200506000891
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85730 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$168.60 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Pediatrics
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Social Worker (Clinical)
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Advanced Practice Midwife
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730
Advanced Practice Midwife
6950 E GOLF LINKS RD
TUCSON, AZ 85730

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Emel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Emel is 1215264924. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2009.

Where is Thomas Emel located?

Thomas Emel practices at 6950 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730. The listed phone number is (520) 670-3909.

What is Thomas Emel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Thomas Emel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Emel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomas Emel accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Thomas Emel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Emel was last updated on July 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.