Dr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Marc Ellman Md Pa and his current practice location is 5402 S Staples St, Ste. 100, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 992-9400.

Dr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q6114) 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 1710278999.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD
5402 S Staples St, Ste. 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4670
(361) 992-9400
(361) 992-3907

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location5402 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, 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 Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710278999
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2011
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486963741
  • Enrollment ID: I20151027003095

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710278999NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology Q6114 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Marc Ellman Md Pa226440815215

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 Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarc Ellman Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053530907
PECOS PAC ID: 2264408152
Enrollment ID: O20040902000321
Entity NameLouis M Alpern Md Mph Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013077809
PECOS PAC ID: 8224081229
Enrollment ID: O20050302000545

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 Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya 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 Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD
5402 S Staples St, Ste 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4670

Ph: (361) 992-9400
Dr Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD, PHD
5402 S Staples St, Ste. 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4670

Ph: (361) 992-9400

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