Donald Kent Eckhardt, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Tomball, TX

Donald Kent Eckhardt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Tomball, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Specialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc and his current practice location is 455 School St, Suite 29, Tomball, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 374-1860.

Donald Kent Eckhardt is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J1981) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154417442.

Contact Information

Donald Kent Eckhardt, MD
455 School St, Suite 29,
Tomball, TX 77375-4595
(281) 374-1860
(281) 255-0550

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDonald Kent Eckhardt
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location455 School St, Tomball, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Donald Kent Eckhardt attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154417442
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173575495
  • Enrollment ID: I20050215000811

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Donald Kent Eckhardt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154417442NPI-NPPES
123372802MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology J1981 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hca Houston Healthcare TomballTomball, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Specialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc6800056177127

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. Donald Kent Eckhardt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpecialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699062349
PECOS PAC ID: 6800056177
Enrollment ID: O20120322000728

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. Donald Kent Eckhardt 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
Donald Kent Eckhardt, MD
455 School St, Suite 29,
Tomball, TX 77375-4595

Ph: (281) 374-1860
Donald Kent Eckhardt, MD
455 School St, Suite 29,
Tomball, TX 77375-4595

Ph: (281) 374-1860

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