Dr Joel Mark Rister, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Waco, TX

Dr Joel Mark Rister, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Ob-gyn Associates Of Waco, P.a. and his current practice location is 2501 Ambassador Dr, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 752-4395.

Dr Joel Mark Rister is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G3732) 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 1194815084.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Mark Rister, MD
2501 Ambassador Dr,
Waco, TX 76712-8944
(254) 752-4395
(254) 752-7343



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Mark Rister
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience42 Years
Location2501 Ambassador Dr, Waco, 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 Joel Mark Rister attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194815084
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244299725
  • Enrollment ID: I20041008001229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Mark Rister such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194815084NPI-NPPES
099097002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology G3732 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital
Providence Health CenterWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ob-gyn Associates Of Waco, P.a.49817535552

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMclennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689651440
PECOS PAC ID: 0042205155
Enrollment ID: O20040419000208

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Entity NameOb-gyn Associates Of Waco, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538308507
PECOS PAC ID: 4981753555
Enrollment ID: O20090601000574

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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 Joel Mark Rister 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 Joel Mark Rister, MD
2501 Ambassador Dr,
Waco, TX 76712-8944

Ph: (254) 752-4395
Dr Joel Mark Rister, MD
2501 Ambassador Dr,
Waco, TX 76712-8944

Ph: (254) 752-4395

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Waco, TX

Dr. Carl Anthony Dunn, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7700 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-741-4444    
Zachery Pettis, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 W State Highway 6 Ste 101, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-772-5454    
Robert W Grayson, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7030 New Sanger Ave, Ste 204, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-753-3190    Fax: 254-755-8515
Dr. Jeff D. Chancellor, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7700 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-741-4444    
Lucy K Villarreal, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Londonderry, Ste 309, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-741-1860    Fax: 254-741-1249
Dr. John Bagnasco, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 W Hwy 6, Ste 101, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-772-5454    Fax: 254-772-6464
Dr. James Huddleston, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 201-2, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-399-6000    Fax: 254-399-6018

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