Hector Zepeda, MD - Medicare Pathology in El Paso, TX

Hector Zepeda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. His current practice location is 10301 Gateway West, Department Of Pathology, El Paso, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (915) 595-9299.

Hector Zepeda is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J9852) 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 1245291103.

Contact Information

Hector Zepeda, MD
10301 Gateway West, Department Of Pathology,
El Paso, TX 79925-7701
(915) 595-9299
(915) 595-9786

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHector Zepeda
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience47 Years
Location10301 Gateway West, El Paso, 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:
  • Hector Zepeda graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245291103
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002899234
  • Enrollment ID: I20100804000205

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Hector Zepeda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245291103NPI-NPPES
103895203MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology J9852 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Las Palmas Medical CenterEl paso, TXHospital

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. Hector Zepeda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRio Grande Pathology Services Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982665972
PECOS PAC ID: 4385627512
Enrollment ID: O20040609001131

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. Hector Zepeda 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
Hector Zepeda, MD
Po Box 740968,
Dallas, TX 75374

Ph: (915) 595-9299
Hector Zepeda, MD
10301 Gateway West, Department Of Pathology,
El Paso, TX 79925-7701

Ph: (915) 595-9299

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