Dr Carlos A Espinosa, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Laredo, TX

Dr Carlos A Espinosa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Laredo, Texas. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. His current practice location is 6801 Mcpherson Ave, Suite 223, Laredo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 717-0113.

Dr Carlos A Espinosa is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K4418) 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 1194798967.

Contact Information

Dr Carlos A Espinosa, MD
6801 Mcpherson Ave, Suite 223,
Laredo, TX 78041-6402
(956) 717-0113
(956) 717-2070

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Carlos A Espinosa
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience32 Years
Location6801 Mcpherson Ave, 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 Carlos A Espinosa attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194798967
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254313059
  • Enrollment ID: I20040604000605

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Carlos A Espinosa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194798967NPI-NPPES
742864230OtherTXCOMMERCIAL
029465401MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology K4418 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Us Renal Care Laredo DialysisLaredo, TXDialysis facility
Us Renal Care Laredo South DialysisLaredo, TXDialysis facility
Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital Of LaredoLaredo, TXHospital

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 Carlos A Espinosa 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 Carlos A Espinosa, MD
Po Box 450649,
Laredo, TX 78045-0015

Ph: (956) 717-0113
Dr Carlos A Espinosa, MD
6801 Mcpherson Ave, Suite 223,
Laredo, TX 78041-6402

Ph: (956) 717-0113

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