Dr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Bogalusa, LA

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Dr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital Inc and her current practice location is 420 Avenue F, Bogalusa, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 730-7001.

Dr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.204114) 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 1588856843.

Contact Information

Dr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor, MD
420 Avenue F,
Bogalusa, LA 70427-3634
(985) 730-7001
(985) 730-7006

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience14 Years
Location420 Avenue F, Bogalusa, Louisiana
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 Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588856843
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658567185
  • Enrollment ID: I20101123001061

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588856843NPI-NPPES
MD.204114OtherLALSBME
1507997MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD.204114 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Angels HospitalBogalusa, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital Inc701214432271

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 Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOur Lady Of The Angels Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912334533
PECOS PAC ID: 7012144322
Enrollment ID: O20140602000869

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 Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor 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 Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor, MD
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038

Ph: (225) 526-0002		Dr Maria Christina Sunio Buenaflor, MD
420 Avenue F,
Bogalusa, LA 70427-3634

Ph: (985) 730-7001

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