Dr Joel Chacko, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Texas City, TX

Dr Joel Chacko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Texas City, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 800-6238.

Dr Joel Chacko is licensed to practice in Texas (license number T1661) 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 1114371036.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Chacko, MD
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy,
Texas City, TX 77591-2500
(409) 800-6238
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Chacko
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience8 Years
Location6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, 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 Joel Chacko graduated from medical school in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114371036
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2016
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365732260
  • Enrollment ID: I20220107002266

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Chacko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114371036NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery T1661 (Texas)Secondary
208600000XSurgery T1661 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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 Joel Chacko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438
Entity NameUrgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790350445
PECOS PAC ID: 6507258209
Enrollment ID: O20220107002070

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 Joel Chacko 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 Joel Chacko, MD
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy,
Texas City, TX 77591-2500

Ph: (409) 800-6238
Dr Joel Chacko, MD
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy,
Texas City, TX 77591-2500

Ph: (409) 800-6238

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