Dr Martin Wayne Sowards, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Alamosa, CO

Dr Martin Wayne Sowards, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Alamosa, Colorado. He went to University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 77 Adcock Dr, Alamosa, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 589-2370.

Dr Martin Wayne Sowards is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 36261) 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 1871578062.

Contact Information

Dr Martin Wayne Sowards, DO
77 Adcock Dr,
Alamosa, CO 81101-8903
(719) 589-2370
(719) 587-0095

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Martin Wayne Sowards
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location77 Adcock Dr, Alamosa, Colorado
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 Martin Wayne Sowards attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871578062
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486610003
  • Enrollment ID: I20041207000655

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Martin Wayne Sowards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871578062NPI-NPPES
20828527MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 36261 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Luis Valley HealthAlamosa, COHospital
Rio Grande HospitalDel norte, COHospital
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County HospitalLa jara, COHospital

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 Martin Wayne Sowards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRock Creek Family Medicine, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811976830
PECOS PAC ID: 8325004948
Enrollment ID: O20041206000796

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 Martin Wayne Sowards 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 Martin Wayne Sowards, DO
77 Adcock Dr,
Alamosa, CO 81101-8903

Ph: (719) 589-2370
Dr Martin Wayne Sowards, DO
77 Adcock Dr,
Alamosa, CO 81101-8903

Ph: (719) 589-2370

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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