Dr Jorge Francisco Velazco, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Temple, TX

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Dr Jorge Francisco Velazco, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Temple, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2111.

Dr Jorge Francisco Velazco is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N2869) 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 1437104122.

Contact Information

Dr Jorge Francisco Velazco, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-0001
(254) 724-2111
(254) 724-7603

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jorge Francisco Velazco
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location2401 S 31st St, Temple, 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 Jorge Francisco Velazco graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437104122
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082648639
  • Enrollment ID: I20110414000271

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jorge Francisco Velazco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437104122NPI-NPPES
P00257526OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE RRM
00A781950MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) N2869 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042143

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 Jorge Francisco Velazco allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640
Entity NameHillcrest Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649294323
PECOS PAC ID: 1153304456
Enrollment ID: O20040609000104
Entity NameCogent Healthcare Of Texas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992722953
PECOS PAC ID: 8628076924
Enrollment ID: O20061121000364
Entity NameBaylor College Of Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881026664
PECOS PAC ID: 8022243971
Enrollment ID: O20131030000972
Entity NamePulmonary And Critical Care Associates Of San Antonio
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033877675
PECOS PAC ID: 3779977582
Enrollment ID: O20220221001946

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 Jorge Francisco Velazco 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 Jorge Francisco Velazco, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: () -		Dr Jorge Francisco Velazco, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-0001

Ph: (254) 724-2111

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Temple, TX

Sheikh Maqsood Elahi, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Dr. Ramachandra C Reddy, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    Fax: 254-724-7603
Daniel C Lee, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Dr. Emmanuel Antony Amulraj, M.D
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Dr. John M Mckinney Jr., M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Sujata Subramanian, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    

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