Merri Lou Pendergrass, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Dallas,, TX

Merri Lou Pendergrass, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Dallas,, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. She is a member of the group practice Banner -- University Medical Group and her current practice location is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas,, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 645-8600.

Merri Lou Pendergrass is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H8318) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1376594846.

Contact Information

Merri Lou Pendergrass, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.,
Dallas,, TX 75390-7201
(214) 645-8600
(214) 645-8601

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMerri Lou Pendergrass
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience35 Years
Location5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas,, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Merri Lou Pendergrass graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376594846
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769384981
  • Enrollment ID: I20121203000122

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merri Lou Pendergrass such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376594846NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 219656 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine H8318 (Texas)Secondary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism H8318 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson CampusTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Banner -- University Medical Group7719899871817

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. Merri Lou Pendergrass allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBanner -- University Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508809427
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899871
Enrollment ID: O20031105000694

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. Merri Lou Pendergrass 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
Merri Lou Pendergrass, MD
P.o. Box 845347,
Dallas, TX 75284-5347

Ph: (214) 645-8600
Merri Lou Pendergrass, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.,
Dallas,, TX 75390-7201

Ph: (214) 645-8600

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