Ardalan Sharifi, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Galveston, TX

Ardalan Sharifi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2019 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Utmb Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 700 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 747-5800.

Ardalan Sharifi is licensed to practice in Texas (license number U4008) 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 1245893866.

Contact Information

Ardalan Sharifi, MD
700 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77550-5552
(409) 747-5800
(409) 747-5825

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Physician's Profile

Full NameArdalan Sharifi
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience6 Years
Location700 University Blvd, Galveston, 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:
  • Ardalan Sharifi attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245893866
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2019
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153655899
  • Enrollment ID: I20240720000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ardalan Sharifi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245893866NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology U4008 (Texas)Secondary
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist U4008 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Utmb Faculty Group Practice3375456734948

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. Ardalan Sharifi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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. Ardalan Sharifi 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
Ardalan Sharifi, MD
600 N Wolfe St,
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005

Ph: (410) 583-2843
Ardalan Sharifi, MD
700 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77550-5552

Ph: (409) 747-5800

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Kevin H Merkley, M.D.
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Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD
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Frank J Holzapfel, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 409-772-2222    
Dr. Ray Samuel Cortez, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: University Of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-1883    Fax: 409-747-8579

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