Walter C Robinson, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Ruidoso, NM

Walter C Robinson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He went to University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Presbyterian Healthcare Services and his current practice location is 121 El Paso Rd, Lincoln County Medical Complex, Ruidoso, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (575) 630-8350.

Walter C Robinson is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 87137) 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 1629162011.

Contact Information

Walter C Robinson, MD
121 El Paso Rd, Lincoln County Medical Complex,
Ruidoso, NM 88345-6033
(575) 630-8350
(575) 630-5232

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter C Robinson
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience40 Years
Location121 El Paso Rd, Ruidoso, New Mexico
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:
  • Walter C Robinson attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629162011
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931173556
  • Enrollment ID: I20070913000389

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter C Robinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629162011NPI-NPPES
39834MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 87137 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthRuidoso, NMHome health agency
Lincoln County Medical CenterRuidoso, NMHospital
Gerald Champion Regional Medical CenterAlamogordo, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Presbyterian Healthcare Services92340417081119

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. Walter C Robinson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePresbyterian Healthcare Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104802354
PECOS PAC ID: 9234041708
Enrollment ID: O20031103000603

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. Walter C Robinson 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
Walter C Robinson, MD
Po Box 26666, Phs Provider Enrollment,
Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666

Ph: (505) 923-6770
Walter C Robinson, MD
121 El Paso Rd, Lincoln County Medical Complex,
Ruidoso, NM 88345-6033

Ph: (575) 630-8350

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