Dr James S Distefano, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Bryan, TX

Dr James S Distefano, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Sports Medicine" physician in Bryan, Texas. He went to Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Brazos Valley Physicians Alliance and his current practice location is 3201 University Dr E Ste 320, Bryan, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (979) 704-5029.

Dr James S Distefano is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M7149) 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 1457324782.

Contact Information

Dr James S Distefano, DO
3201 University Dr E Ste 320,
Bryan, TX 77802-3478
(979) 704-5029
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James S Distefano
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience32 Years
Location3201 University Dr E Ste 320, Bryan, 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 James S Distefano attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457324782
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/10/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577585181
  • Enrollment ID: I20070828000439

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James S Distefano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457324782NPI-NPPES
8AH949OtherBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PS0010XEmergency Medicine - Sports Medicine M7149 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Interim Healthcare Of WacoWoodway, TXHome health agency
Physicians Centre,theBryan, TXHospital
St Joseph Regional Health CenterBryan, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brazos Valley Physicians Alliance105260400617

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 James S Distefano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBrazos Valley Physicians Alliance
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326495508
PECOS PAC ID: 1052604006
Enrollment ID: O20160728000249

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 James S Distefano 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 James S Distefano, DO
3201 University Dr E Ste 320,
Bryan, TX 77802-3478

Ph: (979) 704-5029
Dr James S Distefano, DO
3201 University Dr E Ste 320,
Bryan, TX 77802-3478

Ph: (979) 704-5029

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