Ira M Epstein, DO - Medicare Nephrology in North Richland Hills, TX

Ira M Epstein, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in North Richland Hills, Texas. He went to College Of Osteopathic Physicians And Surgeons Of Los Angeles and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice North Texas Kidney Disease Associates and his current practice location is 6331 Boulevard 26, Ste 220, North Richland Hills, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 628-0284.

Ira M Epstein is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K6844) 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 1205886207.

Contact Information

Ira M Epstein, DO
6331 Boulevard 26, Ste 220,
North Richland Hills, TX 76180-1590
(817) 628-0284
(817) 628-0288

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Physician's Profile

Full NameIra M Epstein
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience48 Years
Location6331 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, 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:
  • Ira M Epstein attended and graduated from College Of Osteopathic Physicians And Surgeons Of Los Angeles in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205886207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/07/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143272096
  • Enrollment ID: I20050218000439

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ira M Epstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205886207NPI-NPPES
43661004MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology K6844 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Renal Center Of The HillsNorth richland hills, TXDialysis facility

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Texas Kidney Disease Associates094129610723

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. Ira M Epstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Texas Kidney Disease Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821169632
PECOS PAC ID: 0941296107
Enrollment ID: O20040422001106

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. Ira M Epstein 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
Ira M Epstein, DO
3315 Colorado Blvd, Suite 102,
Denton, TX 76210-6884

Ph: (940) 320-1708
Ira M Epstein, DO
6331 Boulevard 26, Ste 220,
North Richland Hills, TX 76180-1590

Ph: (817) 628-0284

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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