Dr Leonardo Forero, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Amarillo, TX

Dr Leonardo Forero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Oncology Pa and his current practice location is 1000 S Coulter St, Suite 100, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 358-8654.

Dr Leonardo Forero is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M0076) 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 1700847464.

Contact Information

Dr Leonardo Forero, MD
1000 S Coulter St, Suite 100,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1781
(806) 358-8654
(806) 356-8687

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leonardo Forero
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience32 Years
Location1000 S Coulter St, Amarillo, 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 Leonardo Forero graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700847464
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850341009
  • Enrollment ID: I20050126000465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leonardo Forero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700847464NPI-NPPES
174488002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology M0076 (Texas)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology M0076 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist St Anthony's HospitalAmarillo, TXHospital
Memorial HospitalDumas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Oncology Pa5395658934836

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 Leonardo Forero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Oncology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811944101
PECOS PAC ID: 5395658934
Enrollment ID: O20031124000323

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 Leonardo Forero 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 Leonardo Forero, MD
Po Box 911230,
Dallas, TX 75391-1230

Ph: (972) 997-8000
Dr Leonardo Forero, MD
1000 S Coulter St, Suite 100,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1781

Ph: (806) 358-8654

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