Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Laredo, TX

Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Laredo, Texas. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Regional Employee Assistance Program Inc and his current practice location is 7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 117, Laredo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 568-8278.

Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K1044) 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 1598787004.

Contact Information

Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos, MD
7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 117,
Laredo, TX 78041-6505
(956) 568-8278
(956) 568-8280

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arthur Dwayne Santos
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience48 Years
Location7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 117, Laredo, 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:
  • Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598787004
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628969581
  • Enrollment ID: I20080728000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598787004NPI-NPPES
8EJ014OtherTXBCBS
118655306MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) K1044 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Superior Nursing CareLaredo, TXHome health agency
Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Employee Assistance Program Inc155726006488

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 Arthur Dwayne Santos allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegional Employee Assistance Program Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649232984
PECOS PAC ID: 1557260064
Enrollment ID: O20040612000731
Entity NameArthur Dwayne Santos Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568103539
PECOS PAC ID: 8729474176
Enrollment ID: O20220412000085

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 Arthur Dwayne Santos 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 Arthur Dwayne Santos, MD
7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 117,
Laredo, TX 78041-6505

Ph: (956) 568-8278
Dr Arthur Dwayne Santos, MD
7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 117,
Laredo, TX 78041-6505

Ph: (956) 568-8278

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Laredo, TX


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