Paul M Effertz, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Temple, TX

Paul M Effertz, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Temple, Texas. He graduated from nursing school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2111.

Paul M Effertz is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP111146) 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 1588650642.

Contact Information

Paul M Effertz, CRNA
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-1814
(254) 724-2111
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Provider's Profile

Full NamePaul M Effertz
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience24 Years
Location2401 S 31st St, Temple, 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:
  • Paul M Effertz graduated from nursing school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588650642
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072580067
  • Enrollment ID: I20050503000726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul M Effertz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588650642NPI-NPPES
172866901MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 612271 (Texas)Secondary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered AP111146 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042143

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. Paul M Effertz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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. Paul M Effertz 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
Paul M Effertz, CRNA
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (254) 724-2111
Paul M Effertz, CRNA
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-1814

Ph: (254) 724-2111

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Temple, TX

Mr. Nicholas Grant Smith, C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504
Phone: 254-724-2111    
John Murphy, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Justin Robert Anders, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Joshua Joseph Philippon, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    Fax: 254-724-7603
Clarence E. Grunden, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
Phone: 254-298-2682    Fax: 254-778-7197
Maelen Bernasor,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Violeta Maier, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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