Dr Joel Saldana, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Kenedy, TX

Dr Joel Saldana, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kenedy, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 3349 S Hwy 181, 2, Kenedy, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (830) 583-2569.

Dr Joel Saldana is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H2747) 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 1427021997.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Saldana, MD
3349 S Hwy 181, 2,
Kenedy, TX 78119-5264
(830) 583-2569
(830) 583-3721

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Saldana
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location3349 S Hwy 181, Kenedy, 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 Saldana attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427021997
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527120385
  • Enrollment ID: I20090105000100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Saldana such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427021997NPI-NPPES
140081404MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H2747 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Home Health ServicesKenedy, TXHome health agency
Otto Kaiser Memorial HospitalKenedy, TXHospital
Connally Memorial Medical CenterFloresville, TXHospital
Bluebonnet Nursing And RehabilitationKarnes city, TXNursing home

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 Saldana 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 Saldana, MD
3349 S Hwy 181, Suite 2,
Kenedy, TX 78119-5264

Ph: (830) 583-2569
Dr Joel Saldana, MD
3349 S Hwy 181, 2,
Kenedy, TX 78119-5264

Ph: (830) 583-2569

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Family Medicine Doctors in Kenedy, TX

Roberto Ramirez, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3349 S Hwy 181, 4, Kenedy, TX 78119
Phone: 830-583-2579    Fax: 830-583-3560
Courtney Frances Buehring, APRN
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 899 Fm 632, Kenedy, TX 78119
Phone: 830-583-4003    

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