Dr Christian N Okpalo, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Beeville, TX

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Dr Christian N Okpalo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Beeville, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Gulf Coast Physician Services, Pllc and his current practice location is 1211 E Houston St, Beeville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 358-8982.

Dr Christian N Okpalo is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L3417) 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 1649354515.

Contact Information

Dr Christian N Okpalo, MD
1211 E Houston St,
Beeville, TX 78102-5207
(361) 358-8982
(361) 358-2176

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christian N Okpalo
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location1211 E Houston St, Beeville, 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 Christian N Okpalo graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649354515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638075609
  • Enrollment ID: I20070419000555

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christian N Okpalo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649354515NPI-NPPES
0079676OtherBLUE LINK
8H3350OtherPROVIDER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine L3417 (Texas)Primary
208000000XPediatrics L3417 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital BeevilleBeeville, TXHospital
Fort Duncan Medical CenterEagle pass, TXHospital

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 Christian N Okpalo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFirst Fruits Medical Clinic Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104900067
PECOS PAC ID: 1658277611
Enrollment ID: O20031210000450
Entity NameSouthwest Medical Associates, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831299122
PECOS PAC ID: 6204882947
Enrollment ID: O20050325000524
Entity NameConcord Medical Group Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083630610
PECOS PAC ID: 0446296818
Enrollment ID: O20050707000531
Entity NameCorpus Christi Hospitalists, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518052190
PECOS PAC ID: 3779585278
Enrollment ID: O20070213000489
Entity NameSouthern Physician Group Management Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770162695
PECOS PAC ID: 6103235973
Enrollment ID: O20210506002594
Entity NameGulf Coast Physician Services, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922889187
PECOS PAC ID: 7214388826
Enrollment ID: O20240108006134

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 Christian N Okpalo 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 Christian N Okpalo, MD
1211 E Houston St,
Beeville, TX 78102-5207

Ph: (361) 358-8982		Dr Christian N Okpalo, MD
1211 E Houston St,
Beeville, TX 78102-5207

Ph: (361) 358-8982

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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