Dr Joseph Edward Chavez, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Big Spring, TX

Dr Joseph Edward Chavez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Big Spring, Texas. He went to University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Permian Premier Health Services Inc and his current practice location is 1501 W 11th Pl, Ste. 205, Big Spring, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (432) 268-4660.

Dr Joseph Edward Chavez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K7515) 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 1962460345.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Edward Chavez, MD
1501 W 11th Pl, Ste. 205,
Big Spring, TX 79720-4119
(432) 268-4660
(432) 268-4648

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Edward Chavez
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience29 Years
Location1501 W 11th Pl, Big Spring, 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 Joseph Edward Chavez attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962460345
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870547193
  • Enrollment ID: I20050309000926

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Edward Chavez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962460345NPI-NPPES
159667801MedicaidTX
102761704MedicaidTX
159667802MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics K7515 (Texas)Primary
2080A0000XPediatrics - Adolescent Medicine K7515 (Texas)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permian Premier Health Services Inc8426051293104

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 Joseph Edward Chavez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBig Bend Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811973282
PECOS PAC ID: 2163326281
Enrollment ID: O20031120000933
Entity NameRegional Employee Assistance Program Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649232984
PECOS PAC ID: 1557260064
Enrollment ID: O20040612000731
Entity NamePermian Premier Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285664763
PECOS PAC ID: 8426051293
Enrollment ID: O20060816000446

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 Joseph Edward Chavez 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 Joseph Edward Chavez, MD
1501 W 11th Pl, Ste. 205,
Big Spring, TX 79720-4119

Ph: (432) 268-4660
Dr Joseph Edward Chavez, MD
1501 W 11th Pl, Ste. 205,
Big Spring, TX 79720-4119

Ph: (432) 268-4660

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