Dr Joseph S Spindler, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Houston, TX

Dr Joseph S Spindler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Houston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. His current practice location is 6655 Travis St, Suite 960, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 524-4494.

Dr Joseph S Spindler is licensed to practice in Texas (license number E8183) 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 1023010584.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph S Spindler, MD
6655 Travis St, Suite 960,
Houston, TX 77030-1312
(713) 524-4494
(713) 524-9333



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph S Spindler
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience52 Years
Location6655 Travis St, Houston, 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 Joseph S Spindler graduated from medical school in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023010584
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961473947
  • Enrollment ID: I20040803001462

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph S Spindler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023010584NPI-NPPES
082158901MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology E8183 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Southeast Texas- St ElizabethBeaumont, 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 Joseph S Spindler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArthritis Clinic Of Houston Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194919837
PECOS PAC ID: 4587839444
Enrollment ID: O20111205000909

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph S Spindler, MD
6655 Travis St, Suite 960,
Houston, TX 77030-1312

Ph: (713) 524-4494
Dr Joseph S Spindler, MD
6655 Travis St, Suite 960,
Houston, TX 77030-1312

Ph: (713) 524-4494

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