Scott Hecox, MD in Waco, TX - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery

Scott Hecox, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hillcrest Physician Services and his current practice location is 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 741-1400.

Scott Hecox is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N9218) 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 1902184302.

Contact Information

	Scott Hecox, MD
	140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712-8897
	(254) 741-1400
	Not Available

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Scott Hecox
Gender	Male
Speciality	Orthopedic Surgery
Experience	18 Years
Location	140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Scott Hecox attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2006

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1902184302
Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2011
Last Update Date: 12/10/2021

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 5496902744
Enrollment ID: I20120822000137

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott Hecox such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1902184302	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207XS0106X	Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery	N9218 (Texas)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest	Waco, TX	Hospital
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple	Temple, TX	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Hillcrest Physician Services	1153304456	90

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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. Scott Hecox allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Hillcrest Physician Services
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1649294323 PECOS PAC ID: 1153304456 Enrollment ID: O20040609000104

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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. Scott Hecox 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Scott Hecox, MD Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658 Ph: (800) 994-0371	Scott Hecox, MD 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712-8897 Ph: (254) 741-1400

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Waco, TX

Brent J Bauer, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 7125 Sanger Rd Ste 516, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254-752-9638 Fax: 254-752-2201
Dr. Gregory Scott Van Blarcum, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254-202-2000
Dr. Bradley Dale Gilliam, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 200, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254-741-1400 Fax: 254-741-1428
Jeffrey S Blasick, D.O. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5100 Franklin Ave Ste C, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-754-0375 Fax: 254-754-2667
Jerry Alan Benham, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 6600 Fish Pond Rd, Suite 201, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-752-9638 Fax: 254-752-2201
Dr. James A Bowden, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 7125 New Sanger Rd, Suite B, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254-754-0375 Fax: 254-754-2667
Ryan Wesley Fairchild, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254-741-1400

Scott Hecox, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Waco, TX

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Group Practice Association

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Medicare Reassignments

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Waco, TX