Michael Ben Silva Jr, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Galveston, TX

Michael Ben Silva Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice 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) 772-2222.

Michael Ben Silva Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G9917) 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 1205029998.

Contact Information

Michael Ben Silva Jr, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
(409) 772-2222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Ben Silva Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience40 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:
  • Michael Ben Silva Jr attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205029998
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446233027
  • Enrollment ID: I20040612000771

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Ben Silva Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205029998NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology G9917 (Texas)Secondary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery G9917 (Texas)Secondary
208600000XSurgery G9917 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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. Michael Ben Silva Jr 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

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. Michael Ben Silva Jr 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
Michael Ben Silva Jr, MD
301 University Blvd, Provider Enrollment -- Rt. 1022,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 747-0890
Michael Ben Silva Jr, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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