Dr Lester M Dyke, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Mcallen, TX

Dr Lester M Dyke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Heart Clinic Pllc and his current practice location is 1801 S 5th St, Suite #215, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 687-1581.

Dr Lester M Dyke is licensed to practice in Texas (license number F6597) 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 1528030426.

Contact Information

Dr Lester M Dyke, MD
1801 S 5th St, Suite #215,
Mcallen, TX 78503-2927
(956) 687-1581
(956) 687-1548

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lester M Dyke
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location1801 S 5th St, Mcallen, 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 Lester M Dyke attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528030426
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133307903
  • Enrollment ID: I20110627000078

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lester M Dyke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528030426NPI-NPPES
122631805MedicaidTX
8DQ610OtherTXBCBS TX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) F6597 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heart Clinic Pllc519371094523

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 Lester M Dyke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHeart Clinic Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437153244
PECOS PAC ID: 5193710945
Enrollment ID: O20050531000343

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 Lester M Dyke 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 Lester M Dyke, MD
Po Box 3046,
Malvern, PA 19355-0746

Ph: (956) 687-1581
Dr Lester M Dyke, MD
1801 S 5th St, Suite #215,
Mcallen, TX 78503-2927

Ph: (956) 687-1581

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