Joel T Patterson, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Galveston, TX

Joel T Patterson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health Alliance and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-0817.

Joel T Patterson is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J5115) 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 1053410084.

Contact Information

Joel T Patterson, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1022
(409) 772-0817
(409) 772-0885

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel T Patterson
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience33 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, 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:
  • Joel T Patterson attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053410084
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305981945
  • Enrollment ID: I20100306000156

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel T Patterson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053410084NPI-NPPES
043394802MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery J5115 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Health CenterWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health Alliance6305731068129

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. Joel T Patterson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438
Entity NameProvidence Health Alliance
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932210838
PECOS PAC ID: 6305731068
Enrollment ID: O20040220000307

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. Joel T Patterson 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
Joel T Patterson, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1022

Ph: (409) 772-0817
Joel T Patterson, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1022

Ph: (409) 772-0817

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