Dr Stephen Hinton, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sunnyvale, TX

Dr Stephen Hinton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Sunnyvale, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Arla Jean Genstler Md Pa and his current practice location is 2858 N Belt Line Rd Ste 200, Sunnyvale, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 285-8966.

Dr Stephen Hinton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P6636) 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 1891922472.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Hinton, MD
2858 N Belt Line Rd Ste 200,
Sunnyvale, TX 75182-9382
(972) 285-8966
(972) 285-0022

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Hinton
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience15 Years
Location2858 N Belt Line Rd Ste 200, Sunnyvale, 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 Stephen Hinton attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891922472
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204076227
  • Enrollment ID: I20160804002337

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Hinton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891922472NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology P6636 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lawrence Memorial HospitalLawrence, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arla Jean Genstler Md Pa22644513506

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 Stephen Hinton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArla Jean Genstler Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952365884
PECOS PAC ID: 2264451350
Enrollment ID: O20051117000911

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 Stephen Hinton 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 Stephen Hinton, MD
2858 N Belt Line Rd Ste 200,
Sunnyvale, TX 75182-9382

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Dr Stephen Hinton, MD
2858 N Belt Line Rd Ste 200,
Sunnyvale, TX 75182-9382

Ph: (972) 285-8966

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Sunnyvale, TX

Patrick T Sweeney, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2858 N. Beltline Road #200, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Phone: 972-285-8966    

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