Dr Darrell R Pietsch, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Waco, TX

Dr Darrell R Pietsch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health Alliance and his current practice location is 6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202a, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 732-6789.

Dr Darrell R Pietsch is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K7867) 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 1780689992.

Contact Information

Dr Darrell R Pietsch, MD
6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202a,
Waco, TX 76710-2582
(254) 732-6789
(254) 732-6790

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Darrell R Pietsch
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202a, Waco, 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 Darrell R Pietsch attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780689992
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365330701
  • Enrollment ID: I20040308001121

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Darrell R Pietsch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780689992NPI-NPPES
8BZ212OtherTXBCBS
103631105MedicaidTX
8L10057OtherTXMEDICARE
103631103MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K7867 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Hospice Of San AntonioSan antonio, TXHospice
Providence Health CenterWaco, TXHospital
St. Catherine CenterWaco, TXNursing home
The Atrium Of Bellmead LlcBellmead, TXNursing home
Wesley Woods Health & RehabilitationWaco, TXNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health Alliance6305731068111

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 Darrell R Pietsch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Health Alliance
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932210838
PECOS PAC ID: 6305731068
Enrollment ID: O20040220000307

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 Darrell R Pietsch 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 Darrell R Pietsch, MD
6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202a,
Waco, TX 76710-2582

Ph: (254) 732-6789
Dr Darrell R Pietsch, MD
6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202a,
Waco, TX 76710-2582

Ph: (254) 732-6789

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