Erika Hernandez Schwegler, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Mcallen, TX

Erika Hernandez Schwegler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Rio Grande Anesthesia And Pain Medicine Consultants, P .a. and her current practice location is 101 E. Ridge Road, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 632-6744.

Erika Hernandez Schwegler is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2358) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1568898658.

Contact Information

Erika Hernandez Schwegler, MD
101 E. Ridge Road,
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-6744
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Physician's Profile

Full NameErika Hernandez Schwegler
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience18 Years
Location101 E. Ridge Road, Mcallen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Erika Hernandez Schwegler attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568898658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/19/2013
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395979827
  • Enrollment ID: I20131016000458

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Erika Hernandez Schwegler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568898658NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology P2358 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rio Grande Regional HospitalMcallen, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rio Grande Anesthesia And Pain Medicine Consultants, P .a.488050776329

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. Erika Hernandez Schwegler allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRio Grande Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Consultants, P .a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962457234
PECOS PAC ID: 4880507763
Enrollment ID: O20031106000738

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. Erika Hernandez Schwegler 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
Erika Hernandez Schwegler, MD
222 E. Ridge Road, Ste. 204,
Mcallen, TX 78503

Ph: (956) 632-6020
Erika Hernandez Schwegler, MD
101 E. Ridge Road,
Mcallen, TX 78503

Ph: (956) 632-6744

Reviews and Comments


Anesthesiology Doctors in Mcallen, TX

Maria Estrella Lozano-gorena, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 222 E Ridge Rd, Suite 204, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-632-6020    
Ricardo F Salinas Jr., M. D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 222 E Ridge Rd, Suite 204, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-362-6020    Fax: 956-630-6643
Dr. Edward Requenez, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-632-6020    
Francia V Aguilar, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 222 E Ridge Rd, Suite 204, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-362-6744    Fax: 956-630-6643
Angel Martinez, M. D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 222 E Ridge Rd, Suite 204, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-632-6020    Fax: 956-630-6643
Dr. Michael Stanley Menowsky Ii, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-632-4000    

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