Brian R Wong, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Galveston, TX

Brian R Wong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Galveston, 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 Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-2222.

Brian R Wong is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H9446) 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 1417017104.

Contact Information

Brian R Wong, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
(409) 772-2222
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian R Wong
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, 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:
  • Brian R Wong attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417017104
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638232291
  • Enrollment ID: I20090108000659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian R Wong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417017104NPI-NPPES
129356503MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology H9446 (Texas)Primary
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery H9446 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital
Houston Methodist Sugarland HospitalSugar land, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Brian R Wong, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Brian R Wong, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Galveston, TX

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5400    Fax: 409-747-5402
Dr. Susan Elizabeth Azar, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
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Dr. Gerardo David Camoriano Nolasco, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: University Of Texas Medical Branch-ophthalmology, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5801    
Touka Banaee, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Eye Center 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5800    Fax: 409-747-5825
Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD
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Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
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Mehreen Idrees Adhi, M.D.
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