Dr Fernando Torres, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Dallas, TX

Dr Fernando Torres, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his current practice location is 5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Suite 711, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 879-6555.

Dr Fernando Torres is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J8804) 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 1205856366.

Contact Information

Dr Fernando Torres, MD
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Suite 711,
Dallas, TX 75235-6246
(214) 879-6555
(214) 879-6312

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Fernando Torres
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience30 Years
Location5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 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 Fernando Torres attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205856366
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638273790
  • Enrollment ID: I20070329000077

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fernando Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205856366NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease J8804 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center06481882502569

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 Fernando Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972579365
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792

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 Fernando Torres 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 Fernando Torres, MD
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Suite 711,
Dallas, TX 75235-6246

Ph: (214) 879-6555
Dr Fernando Torres, MD
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Suite 711,
Dallas, TX 75235-6246

Ph: (214) 879-6555

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