Dr Joel Glenn George, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Weslaco, TX

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Dr Joel Glenn George, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Weslaco, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center 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 Thurmond Eye Associates, P. A. and his current practice location is 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 968-3171.

Dr Joel Glenn George is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M2957) 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 1689718819.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Glenn George, MD
1519 E 6th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6605
(956) 968-3171
(956) 968-5783

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Glenn George
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, 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 Joel Glenn George attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689718819
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527159854
  • Enrollment ID: I20070801000202

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Glenn George such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689718819NPI-NPPES
187192305MedicaidTX
P00727276OtherTXRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M2957 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thurmond Eye Associates, P. A.892109722114

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 Joel Glenn George 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
Entity NameThurmond Eye Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629023460
PECOS PAC ID: 8921097221
Enrollment ID: O20040511001132

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 Joel Glenn George 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 Joel Glenn George, MD
1519 E 6th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6605

Ph: (956) 968-3171		Dr Joel Glenn George, MD
1519 E 6th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6605

Ph: (956) 968-3171

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Weslaco, TX

Dr. Deborah Watkins Alexander, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-968-3171    Fax: 956-968-5783
Christina Prueger Johnson, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-968-3171    Fax: 956-968-5783
Dr. Karl Coblenz Bentley, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-968-3171    Fax: 956-968-5783

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