Dr Stephen J Usala, MD PHD - Medicare Endocrinology in Amarillo, TX

Dr Stephen J Usala, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo and his current practice location is 1215 S Coulter St, Ste 405, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 358-8437.

Dr Stephen J Usala is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J9835) 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 1992879563.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen J Usala, MD PHD
1215 S Coulter St, Ste 405,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1758
(806) 358-8437
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen J Usala
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience42 Years
Location1215 S Coulter St, Amarillo, 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 Stephen J Usala graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992879563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446234082
  • Enrollment ID: I20091125000536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen J Usala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992879563NPI-NPPES
110634601MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism J9835 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist St Anthony's HospitalAmarillo, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo923403784771

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Entity NameTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871525840
PECOS PAC ID: 9234037847
Enrollment ID: O20041124000080

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Stephen J Usala, MD PHD
1215 S Coulter St, Ste 405,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1758

Ph: (806) 358-8437
Dr Stephen J Usala, MD PHD
1215 S Coulter St, Ste 405,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1758

Ph: (806) 358-8437

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James Edward Lusby, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6700 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-358-0200    Fax: 806-356-5590
Henry David Bruton, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6700 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-358-0200    Fax: 806-356-5511
Dr. Anjali Subhash Kherdekar, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12 Care Cir, Amarillo, TX 79124
Phone: 806-353-7417    Fax: 806-353-4007
James P.a. Yhip, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1660 Point West Pkwy, Amarillo, TX 79124
Phone: 806-510-4244    Fax: 806-510-7211
Dr. Michael John Lamanteer, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-212-2129    Fax: 806-212-2246
Thien Toan Vo, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-414-9100    Fax: 806-354-5717
John Scott Milton, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-354-5480    Fax: 806-354-5764

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