Sameer Awni Al-shweiki, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Mcallen, TX

Sameer Awni Al-shweiki, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a. and his current practice location is 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 631-8875.

Sameer Awni Al-shweiki is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S9836) 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 1508275835.

Contact Information

Sameer Awni Al-shweiki, MD
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1518
(956) 631-8875
(956) 683-1502

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSameer Awni Al-shweiki
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience10 Years
Location1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, 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:
  • Sameer Awni Al-shweiki graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508275835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2014
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234359803
  • Enrollment ID: I20210721000285

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sameer Awni Al-shweiki such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508275835NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology S9836 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a.741605568611

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. Sameer Awni Al-shweiki allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063513794
PECOS PAC ID: 7416055686
Enrollment ID: O20070612000372

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. Sameer Awni Al-shweiki 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
Sameer Awni Al-shweiki, MD
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1518

Ph: (956) 844-6440
Sameer Awni Al-shweiki, MD
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1518

Ph: (956) 631-8875

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