Dr Carlos Alberto Galvan, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX

Dr Carlos Alberto Galvan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Brownsville, Texas. He went to Stanford University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Alexander P. Sudarshan Md Pa and his current practice location is 1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd, Brownsville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 541-4828.

Dr Carlos Alberto Galvan is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N6304) 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 1073717633.

Contact Information

Dr Carlos Alberto Galvan, MD
1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd,
Brownsville, TX 78520-9988
(956) 541-4828
(956) 541-4568

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Carlos Alberto Galvan
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd, 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 Carlos Alberto Galvan attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073717633
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810167913
  • Enrollment ID: I20110829000310

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Carlos Alberto Galvan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073717633NPI-NPPES
1295014389OtherTXGROUP PRACTICE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology N6304 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alexander P. Sudarshan Md Pa71131992174

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 Carlos Alberto Galvan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlexander P. Sudarshan Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295014389
PECOS PAC ID: 7113199217
Enrollment ID: O20111014000325

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 Carlos Alberto Galvan 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 Carlos Alberto Galvan, MD
1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd,
Brownsville, TX 78520-9988

Ph: (956) 541-4828
Dr Carlos Alberto Galvan, MD
1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd,
Brownsville, TX 78520-9988

Ph: (956) 541-4828

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