Dr William K Deschner, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in San Marcos, TX

Dr William K Deschner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in San Marcos, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc and his current practice location is 1305 Wonder World Dr, Suite 200, San Marcos, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 754-8676.

Dr William K Deschner is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G4977) 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 1023003563.

Contact Information

Dr William K Deschner, MD
1305 Wonder World Dr, Suite 200,
San Marcos, TX 78666-7546
(512) 754-8676
(512) 754-8680

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William K Deschner
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience41 Years
Location1305 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, 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 William K Deschner attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023003563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840367256
  • Enrollment ID: I20081125000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William K Deschner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023003563NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology G4977 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-san MarcosSan marcos, TXHospital
Christus Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital
Resolute Health HospitalNew braunfels, TXHospital
Memorial HospitalGonzales, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc3375531379538

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 William K Deschner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Digestive Disease Consultants Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053397331
PECOS PAC ID: 3375531379
Enrollment ID: O20040505001844

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 William K Deschner 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 William K Deschner, MD
Po Box 35629,
Dallas, TX 75235-0629

Ph: (512) 754-8676
Dr William K Deschner, MD
1305 Wonder World Dr, Suite 200,
San Marcos, TX 78666-7546

Ph: (512) 754-8676

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Dr. Carlos Neghme, M.D.
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Phone: 512-754-8676    Fax: 512-754-8680

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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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