Dr Michael David Sander, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Weslaco, TX

Dr Michael David Sander, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Weslaco, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley and his current practice location is 1315 E 6th St, Ste. 10, Weslaco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 447-9797.

Dr Michael David Sander is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M0253) 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 1770531758.

Contact Information

Dr Michael David Sander, MD
1315 E 6th St, Ste. 10,
Weslaco, TX 78596-4200
(956) 447-9797
(956) 447-9696

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael David Sander
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location1315 E 6th St, Weslaco, 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 Michael David Sander attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770531758
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315946027
  • Enrollment ID: I20061206000600

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael David Sander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770531758NPI-NPPES
183393102MedicaidTX
183393101MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery M0253 (Texas)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine M0253 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Family Home Health ServicesEdinburg, TXHome health agency
United Home CareHarlingen, TXHome health agency
Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco, TXHospital
Harlingen Medical CenterHarlingen, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley357788527693

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 Michael David Sander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477960730
PECOS PAC ID: 3577885276
Enrollment ID: O20141209000376

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 Michael David Sander 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 Michael David Sander, MD
1315 E 6th St, Ste. 10,
Weslaco, TX 78596-4200

Ph: (956) 447-9797
Dr Michael David Sander, MD
1315 E 6th St, Ste. 10,
Weslaco, TX 78596-4200

Ph: (956) 447-9797

Reviews and Comments


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Weslaco, TX

Mr. Subram Gopal Krishnan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1331 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-968-9502    Fax: 956-968-7269
Savvas C. Poulos, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-969-5237    Fax: 956-968-6290

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