Dr Joseph Horton, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Harlingen, TX

Dr Joseph Horton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Harlingen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 2101 Pease St, Suite 1g, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 389-4710.

Dr Joseph Horton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P5994) 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 1205861416.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Horton, MD
2101 Pease St, Suite 1g,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8307
(956) 389-4710
(956) 389-3537

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Horton
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location2101 Pease St, Harlingen, 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 Horton graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205861416
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123021896
  • Enrollment ID: I20160813000082

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Horton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205861416NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine P5994 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593585

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 Horton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069

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 Horton 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 Horton, MD
2121 Pease St, Suite 404,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8348

Ph: (956) 389-4710
Dr Joseph Horton, MD
2101 Pease St, Suite 1g,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8307

Ph: (956) 389-4710

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