Sorot Phisitkul, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Lubbock, TX

Sorot Phisitkul, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Lubbock Nephrology Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 3601 4th St, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 743-3150.

Sorot Phisitkul is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M6339) 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 1457576704.

Contact Information

Sorot Phisitkul, MD
3601 4th St,
Lubbock, TX 79430-9410
(806) 743-3150
(806) 743-3168

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSorot Phisitkul
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience26 Years
Location3601 4th St, 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:
  • Sorot Phisitkul graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457576704
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597857136
  • Enrollment ID: I20070827000819

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sorot Phisitkul such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457576704NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology M6339 (Texas)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine M6339 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bio Medical Applications Of Texas, IncLubbock, TXDialysis facility
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lubbock Nephrology Associates, P.a.64069365254

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. Sorot Phisitkul allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLubbock Nephrology Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760681001
PECOS PAC ID: 6406936525
Enrollment ID: O20080102000341

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. Sorot Phisitkul 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
Sorot Phisitkul, MD
Po Box 5865,
Lubbock, TX 79408-5865

Ph: (806) 743-3150
Sorot Phisitkul, MD
3601 4th St,
Lubbock, TX 79430-9410

Ph: (806) 743-3150

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