Robert Charles Fountila, DO - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Weslaco, TX

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Robert Charles Fountila, DO is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Weslaco, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Rfc Radiology Associates Llc and his current practice location is 1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 581-0303.

Robert Charles Fountila is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L6896) 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 1952410821.

Contact Information

Robert Charles Fountila, DO
1401 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6640
(956) 581-0303
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Charles Fountila
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience27 Years
Location1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, 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:
  • Robert Charles Fountila graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952410821
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052321361
  • Enrollment ID: I20060502000251

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Charles Fountila such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952410821NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology L6896 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TXHospital
Mission Regional Medical CenterMission, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rfc Radiology Associates Llc802214189419

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. Robert Charles Fountila allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRfc Radiology Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437478302
PECOS PAC ID: 8022141894
Enrollment ID: O20100730000058
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477960730
PECOS PAC ID: 3577885276
Enrollment ID: O20141209000376

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. Robert Charles Fountila 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
Robert Charles Fountila, DO
2121 E Griffin Pkwy, Suite 12,
Mission, TX 78572-3241

Ph: (956) 581-0303		Robert Charles Fountila, DO
1401 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6640

Ph: (956) 581-0303

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