Dr Rafael A Avila, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Mission, TX

Dr Rafael A Avila, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Mission, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. His current practice location is 1022 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 110, Mission, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 519-1332.

Dr Rafael A Avila is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K5785) 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 1134176837.

Contact Information

Dr Rafael A Avila, MD
1022 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 110,
Mission, TX 78572-2401
(956) 519-1332
(956) 519-3515

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafael A Avila
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location1022 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 110, Mission, 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 Rafael A Avila attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134176837
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486631975
  • Enrollment ID: I20040701001587

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafael A Avila such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134176837NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery K5785 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mission Regional Medical CenterMission, 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 Rafael A Avila allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRafael A Avila Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407063175
PECOS PAC ID: 6901031020
Enrollment ID: O20131028000255

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 Rafael A Avila 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 Rafael A Avila, MD
1022 East Griffin Parkway Ste 110,
Mission, TX 78572

Ph: (956) 519-1332
Dr Rafael A Avila, MD
1022 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 110,
Mission, TX 78572-2401

Ph: (956) 519-1332

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