Andrew M Altman, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Temple, TX

Andrew M Altman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 South 31st St Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2321.

Andrew M Altman is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P6768) 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 1770747792.

Contact Information

Andrew M Altman, MD
2401 South 31st St Baylor Scott & White Health,
Temple, TX 76508-0001
(254) 724-2321
(254) 724-0315



Physician's Profile

Full NameAndrew M Altman
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location2401 South 31st St Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, 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:
  • Andrew M Altman attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770747792
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385888437
  • Enrollment ID: I20130911000843

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrew M Altman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770747792NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery P6768 (Texas)Secondary
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery P6768 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131

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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. Andrew M Altman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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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. Andrew M Altman 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
Andrew M Altman, MD
Po Box 844658,
Temple, TX 76508-0001

Ph: (254) 724-2111
Andrew M Altman, MD
2401 South 31st St Baylor Scott & White Health,
Temple, TX 76508-0001

Ph: (254) 724-2321

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