Sheharyar Merwat, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Galveston, TX

Sheharyar Merwat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-1501.

Sheharyar Merwat is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P1475) 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 1982816310.

Contact Information

Sheharyar Merwat, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-0764
(409) 772-1501
(409) 772-4789

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSheharyar Merwat
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience21 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, 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:
  • Sheharyar Merwat graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982816310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810034766
  • Enrollment ID: I20120626000547

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sheharyar Merwat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982816310NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine L2766R (Alabama)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology P1475 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734883

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. Sheharyar Merwat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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. Sheharyar Merwat 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
Sheharyar Merwat, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-0764

Ph: (409) 772-1501
Sheharyar Merwat, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-0764

Ph: (409) 772-1501

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