Josh Kelfer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Texarkana, TX

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Josh Kelfer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Texarkana, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2018 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc, Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc and his current practice location is 2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 340, Texarkana, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 614-1000.

Josh Kelfer is licensed to practice in Texas (license number T1116) 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 1306340393.

Contact Information

Josh Kelfer, MD
2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 340,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2378
(903) 614-1000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJosh Kelfer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience7 Years
Location2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 340, Texarkana, 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:
  • Josh Kelfer attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306340393
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2018
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486059888
  • Enrollment ID: I20210824000579

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Josh Kelfer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306340393NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine T1116 (Texas)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist T1116 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St John Medical Center, IncTulsa, OKHospital
Christus St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc3476688318889
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc3476688318889

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. Josh Kelfer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCogent Healthcare Of Texas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992722953
PECOS PAC ID: 8628076924
Enrollment ID: O20061121000364
Entity NameHospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629307095
PECOS PAC ID: 3476688318
Enrollment ID: O20100317001021
Entity NameHospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Texarkana, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720623440
PECOS PAC ID: 9739516881
Enrollment ID: O20200302000606

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. Josh Kelfer 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
Josh Kelfer, MD
2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 340,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2378

Ph: () -		Josh Kelfer, MD
2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 340,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2378

Ph: (903) 614-1000

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