Michel Shami, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lubbock, TX

Michel Shami, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Retina Associates and his current practice location is 4517 98th Street, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 792-0066.

Michel Shami is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H8830) 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 1780683227.

Contact Information

Michel Shami, MD
4517 98th Street,
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 792-0066
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichel Shami
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location4517 98th Street, Lubbock, 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:
  • Michel Shami graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780683227
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092767822
  • Enrollment ID: I20050221000022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michel Shami such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780683227NPI-NPPES
X5853MedicaidNM
132679507MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology H8830 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Retina Associates701296984316

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. Michel Shami allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Retina Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467461202
PECOS PAC ID: 7012969843
Enrollment ID: O20050221000018

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. Michel Shami 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
Michel Shami, MD
Po Box 650037,
Dallas, TX 75265-0037

Ph: (214) 696-2008
Michel Shami, MD
4517 98th Street,
Lubbock, TX 79424

Ph: (806) 792-0066

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