Dr Ruben D Bocanegra, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Laredo, TX

Dr Ruben D Bocanegra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Ste 101-b, Laredo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 724-2800.

Dr Ruben D Bocanegra is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J8919) 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 1205820602.

Contact Information

Dr Ruben D Bocanegra, MD
4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Ste 101-b,
Laredo, TX 78043-4725
(956) 724-2800
(956) 724-4167

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruben D Bocanegra
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Laredo, 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 Ruben D Bocanegra graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205820602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365422870
  • Enrollment ID: I20040724000105

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruben D Bocanegra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205820602NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine J8919 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital Of LaredoLaredo, TXHospital

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 Ruben D Bocanegra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRuben D Bocanegra Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164581609
PECOS PAC ID: 6800879420
Enrollment ID: O20040612000240

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 Ruben D Bocanegra 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 Ruben D Bocanegra, MD
4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Ste 101-b,
Laredo, TX 78043-4725

Ph: (956) 724-2800
Dr Ruben D Bocanegra, MD
4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Ste 101-b,
Laredo, TX 78043-4725

Ph: (956) 724-2800

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