Dr Erik Paul Askenasy, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Houston, TX

Dr Erik Paul Askenasy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Ut Physicians and his current practice location is 6550 Fannin St Ste 2307, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 486-4600.

Dr Erik Paul Askenasy is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2580) 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 1780813295.

Contact Information

Dr Erik Paul Askenasy, MD
6550 Fannin St Ste 2307,
Houston, TX 77030-2723
(713) 486-4600
(713) 790-9251

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erik Paul Askenasy
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience19 Years
Location6550 Fannin St Ste 2307, Houston, 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 Erik Paul Askenasy attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780813295
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335399914
  • Enrollment ID: I20121016000497

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erik Paul Askenasy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780813295NPI-NPPES
307471804MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery P2580 (Texas)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery P2580 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann Hospital SystemHouston, TXHospital
Harris Health SystemHouston, TXHospital
Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TXHospital
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ut Physicians84269603601400

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 Erik Paul Askenasy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUt Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033157821
PECOS PAC ID: 8426960360
Enrollment ID: O20031107000268

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 Erik Paul Askenasy 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 Erik Paul Askenasy, MD
6550 Fannin St Ste 2307,
Houston, TX 77030-2723

Ph: (713) 486-4600
Dr Erik Paul Askenasy, MD
6550 Fannin St Ste 2307,
Houston, TX 77030-2723

Ph: (713) 486-4600

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