Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Richardson, TX

Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Richardson, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Medhealth and his current practice location is 2821 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 410, Richardson, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (469) 204-4800.

Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S4625) 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 1215168760.

Contact Information

Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic, MD
2821 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 410,
Richardson, TX 75082-4278
(469) 204-4800
(469) 204-4806

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAbdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience17 Years
Location2821 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 410, Richardson, 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:
  • Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215168760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2009
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436398773
  • Enrollment ID: I20221027000454

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215168760NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 303291 (Louisiana)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 11014749A (Indiana)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology S4625 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Richardson Medical CenterRichardson, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medhealth9931001567306

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. Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedhealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912957200
PECOS PAC ID: 9931001567
Enrollment ID: O20040123000832

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. Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic 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
Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic, MD
2821 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 410,
Richardson, TX 75082-4278

Ph: (469) 204-4800
Abdul Hamid Hamid El Chafic, MD
2821 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 410,
Richardson, TX 75082-4278

Ph: (469) 204-4800

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