Dr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara, DO - Medicare Gastroenterology in Edinburg, TX

Dr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Edinburg, Texas. He went to University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Healthtexas Provider Network and his current practice location is 5520 Leonardo Da Vinci, Ste 100, Edinburg, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 362-3636.

Dr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R2282) 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 1225323397.

Contact Information

Dr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara, DO
5520 Leonardo Da Vinci, Ste 100,
Edinburg, TX 78539-1422
(956) 362-3636
(956) 362-2699

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience13 Years
Location5520 Leonardo Da Vinci, Edinburg, 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 Ramakrishna Venkata Behara attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225323397
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2011
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517259484
  • Enrollment ID: I20170426001088

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225323397NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 125:060256 (Illinois)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology R2282 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - CentennialFrisco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthtexas Provider Network13552542101810

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 Ramakrishna Venkata Behara allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealthtexas Provider Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760488936
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254210
Enrollment ID: O20040727001187

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 Ramakrishna Venkata Behara 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 Ramakrishna Venkata Behara, DO
Po Box 6139,
Mcallen, TX 78502-6139

Ph: (956) 362-2171
Dr Ramakrishna Venkata Behara, DO
5520 Leonardo Da Vinci, Ste 100,
Edinburg, TX 78539-1422

Ph: (956) 362-3636

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