Dr Asif Cochinwala, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Cypress, TX

Dr Asif Cochinwala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Cypress, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. His current practice location is 21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 375, Cypress, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (832) 237-0400.

Dr Asif Cochinwala is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J3681) 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 1245212521.

Contact Information

Dr Asif Cochinwala, MD
21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 375,
Cypress, TX 77429-5890
(832) 237-0400
(832) 237-0405

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Asif Cochinwala
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience35 Years
Location21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 375, Cypress, 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:
  • Dr Asif Cochinwala graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245212521
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315087152
  • Enrollment ID: I20091229000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Asif Cochinwala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245212521NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology J3681 (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. Dr Asif Cochinwala allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAsif Cochinwala, Md, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205163474
PECOS PAC ID: 1850435710
Enrollment ID: O20100216000999

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. Dr Asif Cochinwala 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
Dr Asif Cochinwala, MD
21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 375,
Cypress, TX 77429-5890

Ph: (832) 237-0400
Dr Asif Cochinwala, MD
21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 375,
Cypress, TX 77429-5890

Ph: (832) 237-0400

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