Steven Gallegos, ACNP/FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Las Animas, CO

Steven Gallegos, ACNP/FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Las Animas, Colorado. He graduated from nursing school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Valley-wide Health Systems, Inc. and his current practice location is 245 Vine Ave, Las Animas, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 456-2653.

Steven Gallegos is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number NP-10184) 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 1508116989.

Contact Information

Steven Gallegos, ACNP/FNP-BC
245 Vine Ave,
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-2653
(719) 456-0105

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Provider's Profile

Full NameSteven Gallegos
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience15 Years
Location245 Vine Ave, Las Animas, Colorado
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:
  • Steven Gallegos graduated from nursing school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508116989
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496904427
  • Enrollment ID: I20121005000402

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven Gallegos such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508116989NPI-NPPES
58304568MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2100XNurse Practitioner - Acute Care NP-10184 (Colorado)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family NP-10184 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CenterLa junta, COHospital
Prowers Medical CenterLamar, COHospital
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura HealthPueblo, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley-wide Health Systems, Inc.599160906729

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. Steven Gallegos allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValley-wide Health Systems, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790998953
PECOS PAC ID: 5991609067
Enrollment ID: O20031120000673

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. Steven Gallegos 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
Steven Gallegos, ACNP/FNP-BC
128 Market St,
Alamosa, CO 81101-2290

Ph: (719) 589-5161
Steven Gallegos, ACNP/FNP-BC
245 Vine Ave,
Las Animas, CO 81054

Ph: (719) 456-2653

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Las Animas, CO

Ms. Karen L Donkle, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 215 Maple Ave, Las Animas, CO 81054
Phone: 719-456-6000    Fax: 719-456-9701

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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