Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Porterville, CA

Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Porterville, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 139 E Putnam Ave, Porterville, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 784-2176.

Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez is licensed to practice in California (license number G072101) 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 1598790479.

Contact Information

Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez, MD
139 E Putnam Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257-3832
(559) 784-2176
(559) 784-2176

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Physician's Profile

Full NameOscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience34 Years
Location139 E Putnam Ave, Porterville, California
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:
  • Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598790479
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133262264
  • Enrollment ID: I20100211000283

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598790479NPI-NPPES
G072101OtherCACA LIC. #
00G072101MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine G072101 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville, CAHospital
Sequoia Transitional CarePorterville, CANursing home
Gateway Post AcutePorterville, CANursing home
Porterville Convalescent HospitalPorterville, CANursing home

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. Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOscar Hernandez Md Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124176482
PECOS PAC ID: 0941343073
Enrollment ID: O20100211000296

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. Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez 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
Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez, MD
139 E Putnam Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257-3832

Ph: (559) 784-2176
Oscar-alfonso Chavez Hernandez, MD
139 E Putnam Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257-3832

Ph: (559) 784-2176

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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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