Dr Ernesto Parra, MD - Medicare Family Practice in San Antonio, TX

Dr Ernesto Parra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice El Centro Del Barrio Inc and his current practice location is 6315 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 922-7000.

Dr Ernesto Parra is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G5460) 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 1013937234.

Contact Information

Dr Ernesto Parra, MD
6315 S Zarzamora St,
San Antonio, TX 78211-3218
(210) 922-7000
(210) 924-4113



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ernesto Parra
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location6315 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, 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 Ernesto Parra attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013937234
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860593878
  • Enrollment ID: I20070720000482

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernesto Parra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013937234NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine G5460 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
El Centro Del Barrio Inc680088128522

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCommunity Medicine Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245313329
PECOS PAC ID: 7719979509
Enrollment ID: O20040401000372

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Entity NameEl Centro Del Barrio Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538264429
PECOS PAC ID: 6800881285
Enrollment ID: O20040415001061

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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 Ernesto Parra 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 Ernesto Parra, MD
3750 Commercial Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78221-3117

Ph: (210) 922-7000
Dr Ernesto Parra, MD
6315 S Zarzamora St,
San Antonio, TX 78211-3218

Ph: (210) 922-7000

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Dr. Salima Jaffer, M.D.
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Practice Location: 22800 Bulverde Rd Apt 2202, San Antonio, TX 78261
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David A. Ramos, MD
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Patricia May B. Lacsina, M.D.
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Adriana S Sanchez, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Dr. Aneela N. Hussain, M.D.
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Javier C Bocanegra, MD
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