Carlos A Plata, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Amarillo, TX

Carlos A Plata, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Amarillo Medical Specialists,llp and his current practice location is 1215 S Coulter St, Suite 401, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 356-2280.

Carlos A Plata is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H8801) 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 1508872029.

Contact Information

Carlos A Plata, MD
1215 S Coulter St, Suite 401,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1758
(806) 356-2280
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Physician's Profile

Full NameCarlos A Plata
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience42 Years
Location1215 S Coulter St, Amarillo, 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:
  • Carlos A Plata graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508872029
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456492230
  • Enrollment ID: I20091231000343

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carlos A Plata such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508872029NPI-NPPES
0046CJOtherTXBLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD
P00062220OtherTXMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine H8801 (Texas)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology H8801 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amarillo Medical Specialists,llp690188054137

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. Carlos A Plata allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmarillo Medical Specialists,llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790743524
PECOS PAC ID: 6901880541
Enrollment ID: O20040614000461

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. Carlos A Plata 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
Carlos A Plata, MD
1215 S Coulter St, Suite 401,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1758

Ph: (806) 356-2280
Carlos A Plata, MD
1215 S Coulter St, Suite 401,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1758

Ph: (806) 356-2280

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