Dr David Malave, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Dr David Malave, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Covenant Medical Group and his current practice location is 14615 San Pedro Ave, Suite 218, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 495-4200.

Dr David Malave is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L2440) 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 1912997909.

Contact Information

Dr David Malave, MD
14615 San Pedro Ave, Suite 218,
San Antonio, TX 78232-4316
(210) 495-4200
(210) 495-4203

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Malave
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location14615 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, 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 David Malave graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912997909
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012913171
  • Enrollment ID: I20061012000285

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Malave such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912997909NPI-NPPES
1846990MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) L2440 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covenant Medical Group6901889393218

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 David Malave allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCovenant Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376598904
PECOS PAC ID: 6901889393
Enrollment ID: O20040608000563

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 David Malave 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 David Malave, MD
14615 San Pedro Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78232-4316

Ph: (210) 495-4200
Dr David Malave, MD
14615 San Pedro Ave, Suite 218,
San Antonio, TX 78232-4316

Ph: (210) 495-4200

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