Richard Newton, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Mcallen, TX

Richard Newton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 216 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 631-2501.

Richard Newton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G3645) 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 1740395490.

Contact Information

Richard Newton, MD
216 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2920
(956) 631-2501
(956) 631-0878

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Newton
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience42 Years
Location216 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, 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 Newton attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740395490
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921137605
  • Enrollment ID: I20100519000528

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Newton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740395490NPI-NPPES
113916404MedicaidTX
070015802OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
8CK343OtherTXBCBSTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology G3645 (Texas)Primary

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 Newton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard Newton Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043540404
PECOS PAC ID: 8426187055
Enrollment ID: O20100520000221

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 Newton 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 Newton, MD
216 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2920

Ph: (956) 631-2501
Richard Newton, MD
216 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2920

Ph: (956) 631-2501

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