Stella Hecker, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Fort Worth, TX

Stella Hecker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. She is a member of the group practice Diabetes And Endocrine Associates Of Tarrant County, L.l.p. and her current practice location is 2000 Cooper St Ste 120, Fort Worth, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 820-2890.

Stella Hecker is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L7414) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1467484741.

Contact Information

Stella Hecker, MD
2000 Cooper St Ste 120,
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2535
(817) 820-2890
(817) 810-0725

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStella Hecker
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience31 Years
Location2000 Cooper St Ste 120, Fort Worth, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stella Hecker graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467484741
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133025745
  • Enrollment ID: I20031212000097

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stella Hecker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467484741NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism L7414 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Diabetes And Endocrine Associates Of Tarrant County, L.l.p.34765575542

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. Stella Hecker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDiabetes & Endocrine Associates Of Tarrant County, L.l.p.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851305460
PECOS PAC ID: 3476557554
Enrollment ID: O20060901000113

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. Stella Hecker 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
Stella Hecker, MD
2000 Cooper St Ste 120,
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2535

Ph: (817) 820-2890
Stella Hecker, MD
2000 Cooper St Ste 120,
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2535

Ph: (817) 820-2890

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