Dr Eric L Hensen, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Palestine, TX

Dr Eric L Hensen, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Palestine, Texas. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. His current practice location is 112 Medical Dr, Palestine, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 729-0444.

Dr Eric L Hensen is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OS11121) 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 1891864666.

Contact Information

Dr Eric L Hensen, DO
112 Medical Dr,
Palestine, TX 75801-4780
(903) 729-0444
(903) 729-7765

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric L Hensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience31 Years
Location112 Medical Dr, Palestine, 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 Eric L Hensen attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891864666
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587559653
  • Enrollment ID: I20160809003097

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric L Hensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891864666NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0007XOtolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within The Head & Neck OS11121 (Florida)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology OS11121 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville HospitalJacksonville, TXHospital
Palestine Regional Medical CenterPalestine, TXHospital

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 Eric L Hensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs & Mntl Hlth Adm
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083643738
PECOS PAC ID: 1759290901
Enrollment ID: O20031105000797
Entity NameEric L. Hensen, Do, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700363694
PECOS PAC ID: 8022356591
Enrollment ID: O20190207000803

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 Eric L Hensen 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 Eric L Hensen, DO
112 Medical Dr,
Palestine, TX 75801-4780

Ph: (903) 729-0444
Dr Eric L Hensen, DO
112 Medical Dr,
Palestine, TX 75801-4780

Ph: (903) 729-0444

Reviews and Comments


Otolaryngology Doctors in Palestine, TX

Melinda A Duncan, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 112 Medical Dr, Palestine, TX 75801
Phone: 903-729-0444    Fax: 903-729-7765
Joseph T Tretta, DO, PA
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2900 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
Phone: 903-731-2219    Fax: 903-731-2246

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