Dr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Waco, TX

Dr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Waco Eye Associates, Pa and his current practice location is 2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 756-4457.

Dr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number E2846) 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 1134188774.

Contact Information

Dr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr, MD
2400 Ambassador Dr,
Waco, TX 76712-9702
(254) 756-4457
(254) 756-1718

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience50 Years
Location2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, 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 Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134188774
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022922418
  • Enrollment ID: I20031121000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134188774NPI-NPPES
161488501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology E2846 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Waco Eye Associates, Pa51936375776

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 Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWaco Eye Associates, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437178662
PECOS PAC ID: 5193637577
Enrollment ID: O20031104000298

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 Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr 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 Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr, MD
2400 Ambassador Dr,
Waco, TX 76712-9702

Ph: (254) 756-4457
Dr Marvin Charles Schlecte Jr, MD
2400 Ambassador Dr,
Waco, TX 76712-9702

Ph: (254) 756-4457

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Waco, TX

Matthew Gillings, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-756-4457    Fax: 254-756-1718
Herman John Quinius Iii, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-756-4457    Fax: 254-756-1718
Dr. Ivan G Castillo-salazar, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7030 New Sanger Rd Ste 102, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-753-7007    Fax: 254-753-5225
Dr. James V. Campbell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7030 New Sanger Rd, Suite 102, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-753-7007    
Forrest Beau Swann, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 Londonderry Dr, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-772-4499    Fax: 254-772-4436
Dr. Richard W. Allinson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7700 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-741-4444    

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