Dr Patrice D Firpo, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Houston, TX

Dr Patrice D Firpo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Houston, Texas. She went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Texas Childrens Physician Group and her current practice location is 7900 Fannin St, Suite 4000, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 512-7000.

Dr Patrice D Firpo is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K4311) 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 1982607032.

Contact Information

Dr Patrice D Firpo, MD
7900 Fannin St, Suite 4000,
Houston, TX 77054-2934
(713) 512-7000
(713) 512-7082

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Patrice D Firpo
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
Location7900 Fannin St, Houston, 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 Patrice D Firpo attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982607032
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002878741
  • Enrollment ID: I20041103001061

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Patrice D Firpo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982607032NPI-NPPES
88005GOtherTXBLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
1509911-01MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology K4311 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Childrens Physician Group4385722081405

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 Patrice D Firpo allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameTexas Childrens Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861675506
PECOS PAC ID: 4385722081
Enrollment ID: O20080422000209

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 Patrice D Firpo 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 Patrice D Firpo, MD
7900 Fannin St, Suite 4000,
Houston, TX 77054-2934

Ph: (713) 512-7000
Dr Patrice D Firpo, MD
7900 Fannin St, Suite 4000,
Houston, TX 77054-2934

Ph: (713) 512-7000

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