Richard Craig Naftalis, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Dallas, TX

Richard Craig Naftalis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Healthtexas Provider Network and his current practice location is 3600 Gaston Ave, Suite 1158, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 820-8585.

Richard Craig Naftalis is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H0670) 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 1184666737.

Contact Information

Richard Craig Naftalis, MD
3600 Gaston Ave, Suite 1158,
Dallas, TX 75246-1800
(214) 820-8585
(214) 820-8590

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Craig Naftalis
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience39 Years
Location3600 Gaston Ave, Dallas, 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:
  • Richard Craig Naftalis attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184666737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385607571
  • Enrollment ID: I20041109000397

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Craig Naftalis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184666737NPI-NPPES
098553304MedicaidTX
168346802MedicaidTX
8BR110OtherTXBCBS
168346801MedicaidTX
098553303MedicaidTX
8P8213OtherTXBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery H0670 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TXHospital
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center UptownDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthtexas Provider Network13552542101844

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. Richard Craig Naftalis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealthtexas Provider Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760488936
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254210
Enrollment ID: O20040727001187

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. Richard Craig Naftalis 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
Richard Craig Naftalis, MD
3600 Gaston Ave, Suite 1158,
Dallas, TX 75246-1800

Ph: (214) 820-8585
Richard Craig Naftalis, MD
3600 Gaston Ave, Suite 1158,
Dallas, TX 75246-1800

Ph: (214) 820-8585

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