Dr Rick William Bassett, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Harlingen, TX

Dr Rick William Bassett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Harlingen, Texas. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 1601 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 421-2663.

Dr Rick William Bassett is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G3976) 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 1417049693.

Contact Information

Dr Rick William Bassett, MD
1601 Treasure Hills Blvd,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8910
(956) 421-2663
(956) 421-2418

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rick William Bassett
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience46 Years
Location1601 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, 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 Rick William Bassett attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417049693
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254240146
  • Enrollment ID: I20100727000342

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rick William Bassett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417049693NPI-NPPES
036238603MedicaidTX
036238602MedicaidTX
036238601MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery G3976 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sunglo Home Health Services IncHarlingen, TXHome health agency
Iph Home Health Care IncMcallen, TXHome health agency
Apc Home Health ServicesHarlingen, TXHome health agency
Paz Home HealthMcallen, TXHome health agency
Paz Home Health LlcMcallen, TXHome health agency
Cornerstone Regional HospitalEdinburg, TXHospital
Harlingen Medical CenterHarlingen, 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 Rick William Bassett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRio Grande Orthopedic Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932252632
PECOS PAC ID: 4789674326
Enrollment ID: O20040514000972

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 Rick William Bassett 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 Rick William Bassett, MD
1601 Treasure Hills Blvd,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8910

Ph: (956) 421-2663
Dr Rick William Bassett, MD
1601 Treasure Hills Blvd,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8910

Ph: (956) 421-2663

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Harlingen, TX

Jose A Cobos, M.D.
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Vishwas B Patil, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 956-389-4710    Fax: 956-389-3537
Carmelita A. Teeter, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1601 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone: 956-421-2663    Fax: 956-421-2418
Christopher Evan Olson, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd # 1.326, Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone: 956-296-1519    Fax: 956-296-1331

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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