ALLAN R TUNKEL M.D.
NPI 1225077852
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Providence, RI

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
164 SUMMIT AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906(401) 793-2928 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Allan R Tunkel M.d. NPPES

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

ALLAN R TUNKEL M.D. (NPI 1225077852) is an individual infectious disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD14407) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225077852
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameALLAN R TUNKELCredential: M.D.
Location Address164 SUMMIT AVEProvidence, RI 02906-2853
Mailing Address15 La Salle SqProvidence, RI 02903-1814 · (401) 444-6779 · Fax (401) 444-6912
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2026
NPI 1225077852 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in RI · MD14407
Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

164 SUMMIT AVE, Providence, RI 02906

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903-4923 · Phone (401) 444-7793 · Fax (401) 444-8179

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

Allan R Tunkel M.d. 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 ID6709895493
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131120001683
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
18 services17 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
18 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02906 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 (Family)
164 SUMMIT AVE, THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Social Worker (Clinical)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Internal Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Emergency Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

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 Allan Tunkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Allan Tunkel is 1225077852. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Allan Tunkel located?

Allan Tunkel practices at 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906. The listed phone number is (401) 793-2928.

What is Allan Tunkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Allan Tunkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Allan Tunkel 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.

Is Allan Tunkel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Allan Tunkel is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Allan Tunkel was last updated on March 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.