Benjamin A Salinas, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Weslaco, TX

Benjamin A Salinas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Weslaco, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Health And Human Services Commission and his current practice location is 1609 N International Blvd, Weslaco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 565-2727.

Benjamin A Salinas is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H5050) 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 1093770315.

Contact Information

Benjamin A Salinas, MD
1609 N International Blvd,
Weslaco, TX 78599-0285
(956) 565-2727
(956) 351-5786

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin A Salinas
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location1609 N International Blvd, 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:
  • Benjamin A Salinas graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093770315
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355430653
  • Enrollment ID: I20071210000606

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin A Salinas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093770315NPI-NPPES
097296003MedicaidTX
097296004MedicaidTX
097296001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H5050 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Health And Human Services Commission2163795824142

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. Benjamin A Salinas 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
Benjamin A Salinas, MD
1401 E. Eighth Street,
Weslaco, TX 78596

Ph: (956) 969-5237
Benjamin A Salinas, MD
1609 N International Blvd,
Weslaco, TX 78599-0285

Ph: (956) 565-2727

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