Joseph Christopher Buentello, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Edinburg, TX

Joseph Christopher Buentello, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Edinburg, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye And Ocular Surface Center Of Texas Llc and his current practice location is 2301 S Us Highway 281, Edinburg, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 383-5581.

Joseph Christopher Buentello is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 9092T) 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 1043764780.

Contact Information

Joseph Christopher Buentello, OD
2301 S Us Highway 281,
Edinburg, TX 78539-3712
(956) 383-5581
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Christopher Buentello
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location2301 S Us Highway 281, Edinburg, 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:
  • Joseph Christopher Buentello graduated from medical school in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043764780
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/11/2016
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577846096
  • Enrollment ID: I20170208000240

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Christopher Buentello such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043764780NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9092T (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye And Ocular Surface Center Of Texas Llc52949587576

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. Joseph Christopher Buentello allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. Luis S. Navarro, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104150564
PECOS PAC ID: 5395877500
Enrollment ID: O20100722000756
Provider NameEye & Ocular Surface Center Of Texas Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285055905
PECOS PAC ID: 5294958757
Enrollment ID: O20140602001235

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. Joseph Christopher Buentello 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
Joseph Christopher Buentello, OD
2301 S Us Highway 281,
Edinburg, TX 78539-3712

Ph: (956) 383-5581
Joseph Christopher Buentello, OD
2301 S Us Highway 281,
Edinburg, TX 78539-3712

Ph: (956) 383-5581

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