Dr Paul A Playfair, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Austin, TX

Dr Paul A Playfair, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Austin, Texas. He went to East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Independent Physicians Network Pllc and his current practice location is 5656 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 639-3036.

Dr Paul A Playfair is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K1000) 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 1174567457.

Contact Information

Dr Paul A Playfair, MD
5656 Bee Caves Rd,
Austin, TX 78746-5280
(936) 639-3036
(936) 639-3064



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul A Playfair
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience32 Years
Location5656 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, 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 Paul A Playfair attended and graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174567457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789693805
  • Enrollment ID: I20060418000142

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul A Playfair such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174567457NPI-NPPES
8U9820OtherTXBCBS
103439903MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology K1000 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Hospital At Westlake Medical CenterAustin, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Independent Physicians Network Pllc5496029407132

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWestlake Anesthesia Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679511307
PECOS PAC ID: 4981607405
Enrollment ID: O20060822000436

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Entity NameIndependent Physicians Network Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396274676
PECOS PAC ID: 5496029407
Enrollment ID: O20170914001408

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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 Paul A Playfair 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 Paul A Playfair, MD
Po Box 153105,
Lufkin, TX 75915-3105

Ph: (936) 639-3036
Dr Paul A Playfair, MD
5656 Bee Caves Rd,
Austin, TX 78746-5280

Ph: (936) 639-3036

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Austin, TX

Dr. John W Wages, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4100 Duval Rd, Bldg Iii Suite 200, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512-485-7200    Fax: 512-485-7224
Allison Rae Losey, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3705 Medical Pkwy, Suite 570, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-454-2554    
Dr. James Patrick Fogarty Jr., M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8140 N Mopac Expy Ste 3-210, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 512-343-2292    
Vijay K. Ravula, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-476-7111    
Gary L. Mihm, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-476-7111    
Todd Paricio, M.D
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3801 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-407-8444    Fax: 512-407-8097
Dr. Rebecca R Porras, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3705 Medical Pkwy, Suite 570, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-454-2454    Fax: 512-454-1532

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