Dr Joseph A Lopez, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Schertz, TX

Dr Joseph A Lopez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Schertz, Texas. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 5000 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 102, Schertz, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 566-2656.

Dr Joseph A Lopez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J2167) 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 1629074737.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph A Lopez, MD
5000 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 102,
Schertz, TX 78154-1193
(210) 566-2656
(210) 566-2690

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph A Lopez
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location5000 Baptist Health Dr, Schertz, 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 Joseph A Lopez attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629074737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769532340
  • Enrollment ID: I20090603000298

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph A Lopez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629074737NPI-NPPES
J2167OtherTXTX LICENSE NUMBER
87040BOtherTXBCBS OF TEXAS
1308637-08MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine J2167 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593612

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 Joseph A Lopez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069

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 Joseph A Lopez 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 Joseph A Lopez, MD
1045 Central Parkway North, Suite 200,
San Antonio, TX 78232-5024

Ph: (210) 541-4500
Dr Joseph A Lopez, MD
5000 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 102,
Schertz, TX 78154-1193

Ph: (210) 566-2656

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