Dr Fernando Javier Otero, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Mcallen, TX

Dr Fernando Javier Otero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Fernando J Otero Md Pa and his current practice location is 3401 N 23rd St, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 603-1600.

Dr Fernando Javier Otero is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L4619) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265496707.

Contact Information

Dr Fernando Javier Otero, MD
3401 N 23rd St,
Mcallen, TX 78501-6001
(956) 603-1600
(956) 603-1601



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Fernando Javier Otero
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience26 Years
Location3401 N 23rd St, Mcallen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Fernando Javier Otero attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265496707
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/09/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123159092
  • Enrollment ID: I20100622000456

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fernando Javier Otero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265496707NPI-NPPES
153061004MedicaidTX
153061002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology L4619 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital

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. Dr Fernando Javier Otero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFernando J Otero Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245703719
PECOS PAC ID: 6709124688
Enrollment ID: O20190219002967

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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 Fernando Javier Otero 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 Fernando Javier Otero, MD
3401 N 23rd St,
Mcallen, TX 78501-6001

Ph: (956) 603-1600
Dr Fernando Javier Otero, MD
3401 N 23rd St,
Mcallen, TX 78501-6001

Ph: (956) 603-1600

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Mcallen, TX

Dr. Glenford P Guy, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 713 Savannah Ave, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-630-1186    Fax: 956-682-4154
Dr. Esteban Ortega Brown, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 110 East Savannah, Bldg B Ste 103, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-687-2693    Fax: 956-687-2829
Alejandro A Tey, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 801 E Nolana St, Ste 18, Mcallen, TX 78504
Phone: 956-683-8001    Fax: 956-971-8358
John Robert Guerra, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4304 N Mccoll Rd, Mcallen, TX 78504
Phone: 956-686-3900    Fax: 956-686-3323
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Puig, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3001 N 23rd St Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-540-5226    Fax: 952-246-4735
Dr. Carlos Almaguer, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2300 S Mccoll Rd Ste A, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-668-9100    Fax: 956-668-9101
Jorge Enrique Miranda, MD, FACOG
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3001 N 23rd St Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-581-2168    Fax: 956-581-2169

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