Dr Lydia Appiah-dwamena, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in San Antonio, TX

Dr Lydia Appiah-dwamena, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. Her current practice location is 102 Palo Alto Rd, Suite 230, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 922-3331.

Dr Lydia Appiah-dwamena is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L7963) 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 1255307120.

Contact Information

Dr Lydia Appiah-dwamena, MD
102 Palo Alto Rd, Suite 230,
San Antonio, TX 78211-3758
(210) 922-3331
(210) 922-3339

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lydia Appiah-dwamena
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location102 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, 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 Lydia Appiah-dwamena graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255307120
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/04/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315920915
  • Enrollment ID: I20040612000123

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lydia Appiah-dwamena such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255307120NPI-NPPES
165548503MedicaidTX
165448503MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology L7963 (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 Lydia Appiah-dwamena allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLydia Appiah Dwamena Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154549236
PECOS PAC ID: 1052486032
Enrollment ID: O20080826000839

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 Lydia Appiah-dwamena 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 Lydia Appiah-dwamena, MD
102 Palo Alto Rd, Suite 230,
San Antonio, TX 78211-3758

Ph: (210) 922-3331
Dr Lydia Appiah-dwamena, MD
102 Palo Alto Rd, Suite 230,
San Antonio, TX 78211-3758

Ph: (210) 922-3331

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