Dr Eduardo Vargas Cruz, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Memphis, TN

Dr Eduardo Vargas Cruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine" physician in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. His current practice location is 2795 Appling Rd, Suite 111, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 373-4311.

Dr Eduardo Vargas Cruz is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD13794) 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 1477671238.

Contact Information

Dr Eduardo Vargas Cruz, MD
2795 Appling Rd, Suite 111,
Memphis, TN 38133-5078
(901) 373-4311
(901) 373-4262

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eduardo Vargas Cruz
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience50 Years
Location2795 Appling Rd, Memphis, Tennessee
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 Eduardo Vargas Cruz graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477671238
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557591716
  • Enrollment ID: I20150423002021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eduardo Vargas Cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477671238NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2081S0010XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine MD13794 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Healthcare Memphis HospitalsMemphis, TNHospital
Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TNHospital

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 Eduardo Vargas Cruz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePinnacle Medical Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538566021
PECOS PAC ID: 2961720941
Enrollment ID: O20150423001881

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 Eduardo Vargas Cruz 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 Eduardo Vargas Cruz, MD
2795 Appling Rd, Suite 111,
Memphis, TN 38133-5078

Ph: (901) 373-4311
Dr Eduardo Vargas Cruz, MD
2795 Appling Rd, Suite 111,
Memphis, TN 38133-5078

Ph: (901) 373-4311

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