Dr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Desoto, TX

Dr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Desoto, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Wellmed Medical Group Pa and his current practice location is 1013 Hickory Bend Dr, Desoto, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 224-9090.

Dr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H1995) 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 1245226950.

Contact Information

Dr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr, MD
1013 Hickory Bend Dr,
Desoto, TX 75115-3846
(972) 224-9090
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience36 Years
Location1013 Hickory Bend Dr, Desoto, 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 Donald Gene Nicholas Jr attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245226950
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002829272
  • Enrollment ID: I20120525000301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245226950NPI-NPPES
H1995OtherTXPHYSICIAN PERMIT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine H1995 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dfw Home Health ArlingtonArlington, TXHome health agency
Methodist Charlton Medical CenterDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellmed Medical Group Pa4880657386693

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 Donald Gene Nicholas Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWellmed Medical Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437156486
PECOS PAC ID: 4880657386
Enrollment ID: O20041105000519

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 Donald Gene Nicholas Jr 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 Donald Gene Nicholas Jr, MD
Po Box 2619,
Desoto, TX 75123-2619

Ph: (214) 734-5380
Dr Donald Gene Nicholas Jr, MD
1013 Hickory Bend Dr,
Desoto, TX 75115-3846

Ph: (972) 224-9090

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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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