Dr Robert Edward Africa, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Galveston, TX

Dr Robert Edward Africa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Galveston, Texas. His current practice location is 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 722-4688.

Dr Robert Edward Africa is licensed to practice in Texas (license number BP10084495) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1710678255.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Edward Africa, MD
301 University Boulevard,
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 722-4688
(409) 772-1715

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Edward Africa
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Location301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710678255
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2023
  • Last Update Date: 05/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325401706
  • Enrollment ID: I20230901000681

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Edward Africa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710678255NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology BP10084495 (Texas)Primary

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 Robert Edward Africa 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 Robert Edward Africa, MD
301 University Boulevard,
Galveston, TX 77555

Ph: (409) 722-4688
Dr Robert Edward Africa, MD
301 University Boulevard,
Galveston, TX 77555

Ph: (409) 722-4688

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Galveston, TX

Regina Rodman, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-0848    
Shraddha Siddharth Mukerji, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-2222    
Dr. Harold Scott Pine, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 281-338-0829    Fax: 281-557-7284
Jeremy Garrett Foon, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Utmb Department Of Otolaryngology, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-4688    Fax: 409-772-1715
Amber Dunmire, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-2701    
Dr. Robert Mcquitty, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-2701    Fax: 409-772-1715
Derek Hansen Spath, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-1011    

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