Dr Leyka M Barbosa, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Dallas, TX

Dr Leyka M Barbosa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Dallas, Texas. She went to Ponce School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. Her current practice location is 7777 Forest Lane, Suite C-610, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 566-2234.

Dr Leyka M Barbosa is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J6868) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1427101344.

Contact Information

Dr Leyka M Barbosa, MD
7777 Forest Lane, Suite C-610,
Dallas, TX 75230-2548
(972) 566-2234
(972) 566-6611

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leyka M Barbosa
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience35 Years
Location7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Leyka M Barbosa attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427101344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224101472
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000620

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leyka M Barbosa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427101344NPI-NPPES
1160541-02MedicaidTX
752787826OtherTXTAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
0002EMOtherTXBCBS OF TEXAS, PROV. NO.
89490YOtherTXBCBS OF TX PERF PRV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology J6868 (Texas)Primary

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 Leyka M Barbosa allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorth Texas Joint Care, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396898219
PECOS PAC ID: 9234203910
Enrollment ID: O20080729000396

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 Leyka M Barbosa 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 Leyka M Barbosa, MD
7777 Forest Lane, Suite C-610,
Dallas, TX 75230-2548

Ph: (972) 566-2234
Dr Leyka M Barbosa, MD
7777 Forest Lane, Suite C-610,
Dallas, TX 75230-2548

Ph: (972) 566-2234

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