Dr Joseph F Bender, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Mcallen, TX

Dr Joseph F Bender, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Mcallen, Texas. He went to Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Joseph M Caporusso Dpm Pa and his current practice location is 812 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 971-9107.

Dr Joseph F Bender is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 1235) 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 1265436828.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph F Bender, DPM
812 Lindberg Ave,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2930
(956) 971-9107
(956) 971-9109

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph F Bender
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience35 Years
Location812 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:
  • Dr Joseph F Bender attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265436828
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355473257
  • Enrollment ID: I20100712000593

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph F Bender such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265436828NPI-NPPES
157919501OtherTXMEDICAID DME GROUP
120654203MedicaidTX
018805401OtherTXMEDICAID GROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 1235 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Genuine Healthcare Services IncMcallen, TXHome health agency
United Home CareHarlingen, TXHome health agency
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital
Harlingen Medical CenterHarlingen, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph M Caporusso Dpm Pa22644904656

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. Dr Joseph F Bender allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoseph M Caporusso Dpm Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255401196
PECOS PAC ID: 2264490465
Enrollment ID: O20041220000808

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. Dr Joseph F Bender 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
Dr Joseph F Bender, DPM
812 Lindberg Ave,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2930

Ph: (956) 971-9107
Dr Joseph F Bender, DPM
812 Lindberg Ave,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2930

Ph: (956) 971-9107

Reviews and Comments


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Mr. Thomas E Brooks Iii, DPM
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Practice Location: 812 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-971-9107    Fax: 956-971-9109
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Dr. Bryan J Prukop, DPM
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Complete Family Foot Care
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 812 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-971-9107    Fax: 956-971-9109
Dr. Juan Netzahualcoyotl Gonzalez, D.P.M.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 713 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-682-8496    Fax: 956-682-0590
Complete Family Foot Care
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 812 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-971-9107    Fax: 956-776-0902

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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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