Dr Joseph Sonstein, MD - Medicare Urology in Galveston, TX

Dr Joseph Sonstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-2222.

Dr Joseph Sonstein is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N8730) 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 1134323728.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Sonstein, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
(409) 772-2222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Sonstein
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience19 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, 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 Sonstein attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134323728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456538396
  • Enrollment ID: I20110602000229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Sonstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134323728NPI-NPPES
2755986415OtherMYUTMB 2755986415-COMMERCIAL NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology BP2-0029557 (Texas)Secondary
208800000XUrology N8730 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734883

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 Sonstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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 Sonstein 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 Sonstein, MD
301 University Blvd, Route # 0540,
Galveston, TX 77555-0540

Ph: (409) 772-2091
Dr Joseph Sonstein, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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