Baldemar Covarrubias Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Corpus Christi, TX

Baldemar Covarrubias Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Baldemar Covarrubias M.d., Pa and his current practice location is 5718 Spohn Dr, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 980-0808.

Baldemar Covarrubias Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H4253) 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 1033191135.

Contact Information

Baldemar Covarrubias Jr, MD
5718 Spohn Dr, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4235
(361) 980-0808
(361) 980-0088



Physician's Profile

Full NameBaldemar Covarrubias Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location5718 Spohn Dr, Corpus Christi, 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:
  • Baldemar Covarrubias Jr attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033191135
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830105931
  • Enrollment ID: I20060228000053

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Baldemar Covarrubias Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033191135NPI-NPPES
136778106MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H4253 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mi Familia Home HealthAlice, TXHome health agency

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baldemar Covarrubias M.d., Pa17593978545

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Entity NameBaldemar Covarrubias M.d., Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689697096
PECOS PAC ID: 1759397854
Enrollment ID: O20060227000680

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Baldemar Covarrubias Jr, MD
5718 Spohn Dr, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4235

Ph: (361) 980-0808
Baldemar Covarrubias Jr, MD
5718 Spohn Dr, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4235

Ph: (361) 980-0808

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