Dr Lee C Drinkard, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Edinburg, TX

Dr Lee C Drinkard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Edinburg, Texas. He went to West Virginia University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Renaissance Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 2717 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 200, Edinburg, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 362-2250.

Dr Lee C Drinkard is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K2450) 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 1487757084.

Contact Information

Dr Lee C Drinkard, MD
2717 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 200,
Edinburg, TX 78539-1412
(956) 362-2250
(956) 362-2251



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lee C Drinkard
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience37 Years
Location2717 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 200, Edinburg, 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 Lee C Drinkard attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487757084
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/23/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759274277
  • Enrollment ID: I20061205000609

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lee C Drinkard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487757084NPI-NPPES
043529904MedicaidTX
043529903MedicaidTX
15365001MedicaidTX
043529905MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology K2450 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Renaissance Medical Foundation115340986786

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Entity NameRenaissance Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467633867
PECOS PAC ID: 1153409867
Enrollment ID: O20080422000326

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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 Lee C Drinkard 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 Lee C Drinkard, MD
Po Box 749,
Pharr, TX 78577-1614

Ph: (956) 362-2250
Dr Lee C Drinkard, MD
2717 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 200,
Edinburg, TX 78539-1412

Ph: (956) 362-2250

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Chi Lun Pui, M.D.
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Dr. Brandon Robert Cantazaro, MD
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Dr. Roque Masaharu Mifuji Lira, MD
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Asma Salih Mohammed Tarjmani,
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