Dr Derrick S Fung, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Temple, TX

Dr Derrick S Fung, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2111.

Dr Derrick S Fung is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2646) 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 1043479439.

Contact Information

Dr Derrick S Fung, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-0001
(254) 724-2111
(254) 724-7791



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derrick S Fung
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience16 Years
Location2401 S 31st St, 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:
  • Dr Derrick S Fung attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043479439
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244496719
  • Enrollment ID: I20120727000359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derrick S Fung such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043479439NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology P2646 (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

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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. Dr Derrick S Fung 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
Dr Derrick S Fung, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: () -
Dr Derrick S Fung, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-0001

Ph: (254) 724-2111

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Temple, TX

Dr. Mark F. Hollingsworth, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2287    
Dr. Austin Wei Chang, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
Phone: 254-773-7785    Fax: 254-778-7197
Kendall Bicknell, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, Temple, TX 76504
Phone: 254-743-0728    
Dr. J Paul Dieckert, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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Corey Breland Parish, M.D.
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Dr. Todd Bradley Gorden, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1618 Canyon Creek Dr, Suite 120, Temple, TX 76502
Phone: 254-791-2020    Fax: 254-791-2025

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