Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Texas City, TX

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Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Texas City, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2007 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Unified Womens Healthcare Of Texas Pllc and her current practice location is 1125 Highway 3 N, Suite 130a, Texas City, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 908-0134.

Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2607) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1164631412.

Contact Information

Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter, MD
1125 Highway 3 N, Suite 130a,
Texas City, TX 77591-4048
(409) 908-0134
(409) 908-0210

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joy Pfannstiel Carter
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience18 Years
Location1125 Highway 3 N, Texas City, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164631412
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901055029
  • Enrollment ID: I20121005000204

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164631412NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology P2607 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Texas Health Arlington Memorial HospitalArlington, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Unified Womens Healthcare Of Texas Pllc4385944230157

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 Joy Pfannstiel Carter allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameObhg Texas Holdings Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083917769
PECOS PAC ID: 3577713072
Enrollment ID: O20121018000279
Entity NameUnified Womens Healthcare Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952703373
PECOS PAC ID: 4385944230
Enrollment ID: O20151124002729

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 Joy Pfannstiel Carter 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 Joy Pfannstiel Carter, MD
1125 Highway 3 N, Suite 130a,
Texas City, TX 77591-4048

Ph: (409) 908-0134		Dr Joy Pfannstiel Carter, MD
1125 Highway 3 N, Suite 130a,
Texas City, TX 77591-4048

Ph: (409) 908-0134

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