Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Galveston, TX

Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Galveston, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and her current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-2222.

Janice Elizabeth Contreras is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M6575) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1295933158.

Contact Information

Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
(409) 772-2222
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJanice Elizabeth Contreras
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Janice Elizabeth Contreras attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295933158
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769573864
  • Enrollment ID: I20070803000191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Janice Elizabeth Contreras such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295933158NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M6575 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Galveston, TX

Kevin H Merkley, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5400    Fax: 409-747-5402
Dr. Susan Elizabeth Azar, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 409-772-5800    Fax: 409-772-5825
Dr. Gerardo David Camoriano Nolasco, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: University Of Texas Medical Branch-ophthalmology, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5801    
Touka Banaee, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Eye Center 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5800    Fax: 409-747-5825
Mehreen Idrees Adhi, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 409-772-5800    Fax: 409-772-5825
Frank J Holzapfel, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-2222    

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