Dr Rachel Ann Gelman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Mcallen, TX

Dr Rachel Ann Gelman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist" physician in Mcallen, Texas. She went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Dr. Rachel Gelmans Vision Pa and her current practice location is 5201 N G St, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 305-5795.

Dr Rachel Ann Gelman is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R8744) 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 1083052658.

Contact Information

Dr Rachel Ann Gelman, MD
5201 N G St,
Mcallen, TX 78504-4887
(956) 305-5795
(956) 618-4639

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rachel Ann Gelman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience11 Years
Location5201 N G St, Mcallen, 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 Rachel Ann Gelman attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083052658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658641386
  • Enrollment ID: I20181004000666

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rachel Ann Gelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083052658NPI-NPPES
R8744OtherTXTEXAS MEDICAL BOARD LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 149227 (California)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology R8744 (Texas)Secondary
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist R8744 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr. Rachel Gelmans Vision Pa46880858142

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 Rachel Ann Gelman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDr. Rachel Gelmans Vision Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215537402
PECOS PAC ID: 4688085814
Enrollment ID: O20201119001481

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 Rachel Ann Gelman 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 Rachel Ann Gelman, MD
5201 N G St,
Mcallen, TX 78504-4887

Ph: (956) 305-5795
Dr Rachel Ann Gelman, MD
5201 N G St,
Mcallen, TX 78504-4887

Ph: (956) 305-5795

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