Dr Vernon Barros Chavez, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Yuma, AZ

Dr Vernon Barros Chavez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Yuma, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Vernon B Chavez Md Pllc and his current practice location is 1210 W 24th St, Suite 2, Yuma, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 726-2500.

Dr Vernon Barros Chavez is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 33459) 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 1023101052.

Contact Information

Dr Vernon Barros Chavez, MD
1210 W 24th St, Suite 2,
Yuma, AZ 85364-6226
(928) 726-2500
(928) 726-7853



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vernon Barros Chavez
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience35 Years
Location1210 W 24th St, Yuma, Arizona
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 Vernon Barros Chavez graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023101052
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648165449
  • Enrollment ID: I20050110000402

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vernon Barros Chavez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023101052NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 33459 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yuma Regional Medical CenterYuma, AZHospital

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 Vernon Barros Chavez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVernon B Chavez Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154589679
PECOS PAC ID: 1759276553
Enrollment ID: O20080728000361

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Entity NameAltea Medical Clinic Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669883864
PECOS PAC ID: 9638396138
Enrollment ID: O20140806002164

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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 Vernon Barros Chavez 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 Vernon Barros Chavez, MD
1210 W 24th St, Ste 2,
Yuma, AZ 85364-6227

Ph: (928) 276-3084
Dr Vernon Barros Chavez, MD
1210 W 24th St, Suite 2,
Yuma, AZ 85364-6226

Ph: (928) 726-2500

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Yuma, AZ

Dr. Augustine W Lau, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2375 S. Ridgeview Drive, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-317-2518    Fax: 928-317-1811
Ashvin K Shah, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2110 W 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-344-1891    Fax: 928-726-6306
Aleix M. Bazzi, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2095 W. 24th Street, Suite C, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-314-1200    Fax: 928-314-1201
Dr. Julian J. Nicholas, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-344-2000    
Dr. Jeanne Notto Elnadry, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2244 S Avenue A, Suite A, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-276-4477    Fax: 928-276-4481
Shahid Mansoor, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11518 N Frontage Rd Ste A, Yuma, AZ 85367
Phone: 928-342-6500    Fax: 928-342-6863

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