Dr Balesh Sharma, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Brownsville, TX

Dr Balesh Sharma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Brownsville, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Oncology Pa and his current practice location is 2150 N Expressway, Brownsville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 548-0810.

Dr Balesh Sharma is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J9338) 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 1578505483.

Contact Information

Dr Balesh Sharma, MD
2150 N Expressway,
Brownsville, TX 78521-1561
(956) 548-0810
(956) 548-2198

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Balesh Sharma
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience34 Years
Location2150 N Expressway, Brownsville, 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 Balesh Sharma graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578505483
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183626211
  • Enrollment ID: I20070202000238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Balesh Sharma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578505483NPI-NPPES
116608404MedicaidTX
8R1548OtherTXBLUE CROSS OF TEXAS
116608405MedicaidTX
116608403MedicaidTX
116608406MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology J9338 (Texas)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology J9338 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley Regional Medical CenterBrownsville, TXHospital
Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Oncology Pa5395658934886

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 Balesh Sharma allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Oncology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811944101
PECOS PAC ID: 5395658934
Enrollment ID: O20031124000323

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 Balesh Sharma 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 Balesh Sharma, MD
Po Box 911230,
Dallas, TX 75391-1230

Ph: (972) 994-5411
Dr Balesh Sharma, MD
2150 N Expressway,
Brownsville, TX 78521-1561

Ph: (956) 548-0810

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