Dr Michael Christopher Contreras, LPC-S, LCDC - Medicare Counselor in Bedford, TX

Dr Michael Christopher Contreras, LPC-S, LCDC is a medicare enrolled "Counselor - Professional" provider in Bedford, Texas. His current practice location is 2217 Martin Dr Ste 200, Bedford, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 537-2044.

Dr Michael Christopher Contreras is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 67235) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1720322019.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Christopher Contreras, LPC-S, LCDC
2217 Martin Dr Ste 200,
Bedford, TX 76021-6249
(817) 537-2044
(844) 318-2753

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Christopher Contreras
GenderMale
SpecialityCounselor - Professional
Location2217 Martin Dr Ste 200, Bedford, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720322019
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/27/2012
  • Last Update Date: 10/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991140329
  • Enrollment ID: I20240226001700

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Christopher Contreras such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720322019NPI-NPPES
312929803MedicaidTX
3129298 01MedicaidTX
312929801MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YP2500XCounselor - Professional 67235 (Texas)Primary
101YA0400XCounselor - Addiction (substance Use Disorder) 13526 (Texas)Secondary

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 Christopher Contreras allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBehavioral Health Specialists Medical Group (de), Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831619410
PECOS PAC ID: 7618397464
Enrollment ID: O20201015001672

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 Christopher Contreras 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 Christopher Contreras, LPC-S, LCDC
8328 Edgepoint Trl,
Hurst, TX 76053-7447

Ph: (817) 875-5845
Dr Michael Christopher Contreras, LPC-S, LCDC
2217 Martin Dr Ste 200,
Bedford, TX 76021-6249

Ph: (817) 537-2044

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