Winder Nelson Vasquez, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Laredo, TX

Winder Nelson Vasquez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 202, Laredo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 722-3753.

Winder Nelson Vasquez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number FG147) 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 1265460026.

Contact Information

Winder Nelson Vasquez, MD
7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 202,
Laredo, TX 78041-6505
(956) 722-3753
(956) 717-1682

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWinder Nelson Vasquez
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience54 Years
Location7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 202, Laredo, 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:
  • Winder Nelson Vasquez graduated from medical school in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265460026
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961492764
  • Enrollment ID: I20040513001536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Winder Nelson Vasquez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265460026NPI-NPPES
099381802MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease FG147 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Excellent Nursing Care PcLaredo, TXHome health agency
Doctors Hospital Of LaredoLaredo, TXHospital
Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TXHospital

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. Winder Nelson Vasquez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCity Of Laredo
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790858769
PECOS PAC ID: 2668469461
Enrollment ID: O20040426000943

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. Winder Nelson Vasquez 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
Winder Nelson Vasquez, MD
7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 202,
Laredo, TX 78041-6505

Ph: (956) 722-3753
Winder Nelson Vasquez, MD
7210 Mcpherson Rd Ste 202,
Laredo, TX 78041-6505

Ph: (956) 722-3753

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