Dr Raul G Hernandez, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Rio Grande City, TX

Dr Raul G Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Rio Grande City, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Northstar Anesthesia Pa and his current practice location is 2573 Hospital Court, Rio Grande City, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 487-5561.

Dr Raul G Hernandez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M3256) 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 1386725877.

Contact Information

Dr Raul G Hernandez, MD
2573 Hospital Court,
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-5561
(956) 487-4680

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Raul G Hernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience22 Years
Location2573 Hospital Court, Rio Grande City, 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 Raul G Hernandez attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386725877
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/13/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274635222
  • Enrollment ID: I20070222000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Raul G Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386725877NPI-NPPES
189278801MedicaidTX
8W8200OtherTXBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology M3256 (Texas)Primary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine M3256 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Starr County Memorial HospitalRio grande city, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northstar Anesthesia Pa7315907128265

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 Raul G Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthstar Anesthesia Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912978610
PECOS PAC ID: 7315907128
Enrollment ID: O20041015000685

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 Raul G Hernandez 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 Raul G Hernandez, MD
Po Box 78,
Rio Grande City, TX 78582-0078

Ph: (956) 487-5561
Dr Raul G Hernandez, MD
2573 Hospital Court,
Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Ph: (956) 487-5561

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Rio Grande City, TX


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