Savvas C Poulos, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Weslaco, TX

Savvas C Poulos, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Weslaco, Texas. He went to Hahnemann University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc 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) 969-5237.

Savvas C Poulos is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J8091) 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 1396842084.

Contact Information

Savvas C Poulos, MD
1401 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6640
(956) 969-5237
(956) 968-6290

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSavvas C Poulos
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 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:
  • Savvas C Poulos attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396842084
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648167064
  • Enrollment ID: I20040301001229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Savvas C Poulos such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396842084NPI-NPPES
0355935-06MedicaidTX
8J6134OtherTXMEDICARE PTAN
0355935-05MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery J8091 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593585

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. Savvas C Poulos allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069

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. Savvas C Poulos 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
Savvas C Poulos, MD
1330 E 6th St, Suite 105,
Weslaco, TX 78596-4204

Ph: (956) 969-5237
Savvas C Poulos, MD
1401 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6640

Ph: (956) 969-5237

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