Joseph M Tejan, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Harlingen, TX

Joseph M Tejan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Harlingen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 2121 Pease St Ste 404, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 389-4710.

Joseph M Tejan is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K7630) 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 1508813569.

Contact Information

Joseph M Tejan, MD
2121 Pease St Ste 404,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8338
(956) 389-4710
(956) 389-3537

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph M Tejan
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location2121 Pease St Ste 404, Harlingen, 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:
  • Joseph M Tejan graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508813569
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163502733
  • Enrollment ID: I20120518000558

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph M Tejan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508813569NPI-NPPES
029941402MedicaidTX
029941404MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery K7630 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593612

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. Joseph M Tejan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069

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. Joseph M Tejan 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
Joseph M Tejan, MD
7624 Warren Pkwy,
Frisco, TX 75034-4158

Ph: (956) 389-4710
Joseph M Tejan, MD
2121 Pease St Ste 404,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8338

Ph: (956) 389-4710

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