Ernest R Smith, - Medicare Counselor in Bedford, TX

Ernest R Smith, is a medicare enrolled "Counselor - Mental Health" provider in Bedford, Texas. His current practice location is 1901 Central Dr Ste 160, Bedford, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (682) 289-0546.

Ernest R Smith is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 90228) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1255019170.

Contact Information

Ernest R Smith,
1901 Central Dr Ste 160,
Bedford, TX 76021-5823
(682) 289-0546
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameErnest R Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityCounselor - Mental Health
Location1901 Central Dr Ste 160, Bedford, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255019170
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2023
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254873409
  • Enrollment ID: I20240604001499

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ernest R Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255019170NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YM0800XCounselor - Mental Health 90228 (Texas)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. Ernest R Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBrave Health Medical Group, P.a
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225669161
PECOS PAC ID: 9537586052
Enrollment ID: O20201113000093

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ernest R Smith is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ernest R Smith,
201 E Debbie Ln,
Mansfield, TX 76063-2924

Ph: (817) 914-3251
Ernest R Smith,
1901 Central Dr Ste 160,
Bedford, TX 76021-5823

Ph: (682) 289-0546

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