Dr Matthew J Ficenec, MD PA - Medicare General Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr Matthew J Ficenec, MD PA is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Urgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc and his current practice location is 1224 3rd St, Suite 8, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 985-9403.

Dr Matthew J Ficenec is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L2886) 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 1538155593.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew J Ficenec, MD PA
1224 3rd St, Suite 8,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2354
(361) 985-9403
(361) 881-9566

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew J Ficenec
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location1224 3rd St, Corpus Christi, 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 Matthew J Ficenec attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538155593
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234190497
  • Enrollment ID: I20050103000483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew J Ficenec such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538155593NPI-NPPES
150113202MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery L2886 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHospital
Corpus Christi Medical Center,theCorpus christi, TXHospital

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 Matthew J Ficenec allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUrgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790350445
PECOS PAC ID: 6507258209
Enrollment ID: O20220107002070

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 Matthew J Ficenec 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 Matthew J Ficenec, MD PA
1224 3rd St, Suite 8,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2354

Ph: (361) 985-9403
Dr Matthew J Ficenec, MD PA
1224 3rd St, Suite 8,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2354

Ph: (361) 985-9403

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