Dr Ted R Smith, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Waco, TX

Dr Ted R Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Trauma Surgery" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hillcrest Physician Services and his current practice location is 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 105, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 202-7300.

Dr Ted R Smith is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H5491) 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 1144240508.

Contact Information

Dr Ted R Smith, MD
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 105,
Waco, TX 76712-8953
(254) 202-7300
(254) 202-7350

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ted R Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 105, Waco, 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 Ted R Smith attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144240508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799741518
  • Enrollment ID: I20041203000440

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ted R Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144240508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery H5491 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hillcrest Physician Services115330445692

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 Ted R Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHillcrest Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649294323
PECOS PAC ID: 1153304456
Enrollment ID: O20040609000104
Entity NameHealogics Specialty Physicians Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285051094
PECOS PAC ID: 6709002777
Enrollment ID: O20140728002064

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 Ted R Smith 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 Ted R Smith, MD
Po Box 848491,
Dallas, TX 75284-8491

Ph: (254) 202-9330
Dr Ted R Smith, MD
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 105,
Waco, TX 76712-8953

Ph: (254) 202-7300

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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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