Dr Numan A Arafat, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Mcallen, TX

Dr Numan A Arafat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Valley Intensivists, Pulmonologists And Sleep Specialists, P.l.l.c. and his current practice location is 500 E Ridge Rd, Suite 202, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 686-5410.

Dr Numan A Arafat is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K0612) 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 1043210396.

Contact Information

Dr Numan A Arafat, MD
500 E Ridge Rd, Suite 202,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1508
(956) 686-5410
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Numan A Arafat
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience37 Years
Location500 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, 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 Numan A Arafat graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043210396
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234261124
  • Enrollment ID: I20100712000500

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Numan A Arafat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043210396NPI-NPPES
113662403MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease K0612 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital
Mission Regional Medical CenterMission, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley Intensivists, Pulmonologists And Sleep Specialists, P.l.l.c.57998501295

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameValley Intensivists, Pulmonologists And Sleep Specialists, P.l.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306005095
PECOS PAC ID: 5799850129
Enrollment ID: O20080820000369

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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 Numan A Arafat 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 Numan A Arafat, MD
Po Box 5119,
Mcallen, TX 78502-5119

Ph: (956) 686-5410
Dr Numan A Arafat, MD
500 E Ridge Rd, Suite 202,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1508

Ph: (956) 686-5410

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