Syed S Azhar, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Galveston, TX

Syed S Azhar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. 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 (281) 614-1256.

Syed S Azhar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J4638) 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 1952479701.

Contact Information

Syed S Azhar, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1395
(281) 614-1256
(281) 614-1587

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSyed S Azhar
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience46 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:
  • Syed S Azhar graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952479701
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628113834
  • Enrollment ID: I20100226000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Syed S Azhar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952479701NPI-NPPES
138230104MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine J4638 (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. Syed S Azhar 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. Syed S Azhar 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
Syed S Azhar, MD
Po Box 650859, Dept 710,
Dallas, TX 75265

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Syed S Azhar, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1395

Ph: (281) 614-1256

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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