Dr Richard Beckendorf, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Temple, TX

Dr Richard Beckendorf, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2111.

Dr Richard Beckendorf is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L7661) 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 1033179262.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Beckendorf, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-0001
(254) 724-2111
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Beckendorf
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience29 Years
Location2401 S 31st St, Temple, 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 Richard Beckendorf attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033179262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305819574
  • Enrollment ID: I20040816001199

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Beckendorf such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033179262NPI-NPPES
1702391-03OtherTXCSHCN
1702391-02MedicaidTX
8S1908OtherTXBLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease L7661 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131

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Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Beckendorf, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: () -
Dr Richard Beckendorf, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-0001

Ph: (254) 724-2111

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Temple, TX

Raagsudha Jhavar,
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-215-0100    Fax: 254-215-0636
Dr. John L. Carpenter, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Dr. Farrukh Sarmad Badsha, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St # Msa1300, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-935-5820    
Dr. Seetha Kannan, M.D
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2409 Pin Oak Dr, Temple, TX 76502
Phone: 254-774-8060    
Jennifer D Moran, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2111    
Dr. Douglas Randall Bretzing, D.O.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2364    
Dr. Patrick Ramirez, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2364    Fax: 254-724-7603

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