Dr Walter Richard Lowe, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Dr Walter Richard Lowe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ut Physicians and his current practice location is 6400 Fannin St Ste 1700, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 500-6541.

Dr Walter Richard Lowe is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G5315) 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 1003996406.

Contact Information

Dr Walter Richard Lowe, MD
6400 Fannin St Ste 1700,
Houston, TX 77030-1526
(713) 500-6541
(713) 500-0690

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Walter Richard Lowe
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location6400 Fannin St Ste 1700, Houston, 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 Walter Richard Lowe attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003996406
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719927417
  • Enrollment ID: I20090821000507

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter Richard Lowe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003996406NPI-NPPES
PENDINGMedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery G5315 (Texas)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine G5315 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ut Physicians84269603601400

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 Walter Richard Lowe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUt Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033157821
PECOS PAC ID: 8426960360
Enrollment ID: O20031107000268

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 Walter Richard Lowe 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 Walter Richard Lowe, MD
6400 Fannin St Ste 1700,
Houston, TX 77030-1526

Ph: (713) 486-6540
Dr Walter Richard Lowe, MD
6400 Fannin St Ste 1700,
Houston, TX 77030-1526

Ph: (713) 500-6541

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