Mr Alfonso Chavez, MD - Medicare Nephrology in El Paso, TX

Mr Alfonso Chavez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. His current practice location is 1527 Brown St Ste A, El Paso, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (915) 532-2693.

Mr Alfonso Chavez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number E9573) 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 1356326987.

Contact Information

Mr Alfonso Chavez, MD
1527 Brown St Ste A,
El Paso, TX 79902-4737
(915) 532-2693
(915) 532-8985



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Alfonso Chavez
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience53 Years
Location1527 Brown St Ste A, El Paso, 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:
  • Mr Alfonso Chavez graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356326987
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335271741
  • Enrollment ID: I20100721000320

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Alfonso Chavez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356326987NPI-NPPES
P084G6718MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology E9573 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Care Quality Of El Paso LlcEl paso, TXHome health agency
The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra CampusEl paso, TXHospital
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial CampusEl paso, TXHospital

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. Mr Alfonso Chavez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Associates Of El Paso
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215051545
PECOS PAC ID: 7618009010
Enrollment ID: O20100721000283

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Alfonso Chavez, MD
1527 Brown St Ste A,
El Paso, TX 79902-4737

Ph: (915) 532-2693
Mr Alfonso Chavez, MD
1527 Brown St Ste A,
El Paso, TX 79902-4737

Ph: (915) 532-2693

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