Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Corpus Christi, TX

Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. His current practice location is 5656 S Staples St, Ste 252, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 888-7716.

Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K4062) 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 1689721383.

Contact Information

Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes, MD
5656 S Staples St, Ste 252,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4655
(361) 888-7716
(361) 888-7718

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Michael Gerard Fuentes
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience32 Years
Location5656 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, 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:
  • Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689721383
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981684867
  • Enrollment ID: I20100927001508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689721383NPI-NPPES
030121001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2081P2900XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine K4062 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, 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. Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Action Corporation Of South Texas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063529642
PECOS PAC ID: 9032003504
Enrollment ID: O20040615001126
Entity NameMichael G Fuentes Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477864825
PECOS PAC ID: 6507058690
Enrollment ID: O20101007000793

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. Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes 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
Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes, MD
5402 Wooldridge Rd,
Corpus Christi, TX 78413-3837

Ph: (361) 888-7716
Mr Michael Gerard Fuentes, MD
5656 S Staples St, Ste 252,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4655

Ph: (361) 888-7716

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