ALEJANDRO J. BETANCOURT MD – NPI #1528129228
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

ALEJANDRO BETANCOURT is a physician located in HARLINGEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528129228 to ALEJANDRO BETANCOURT on December 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 204D00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Aug 18, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALEJANDRO BETANCOURT below.

NPI Profile for
ALEJANDRO J. BETANCOURT

NPI Number
1528129228
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEJANDRO J. BETANCOURT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
597 W. SESAME DR.
SUITE D.
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-8364
Phone: (956) 425-3706 Fax: (956) 425-6731
Mailing address
2224 S. 77 SUNSHINE STRIP
SUITE 96 #PMB 202
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-8305
Phone: (956) 425-3706 Fax: (956) 425-6731
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALEJANDRO BETANCOURT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS IND #TX00000010JU
OTHERWORKER'S COMPENSATION NOTXMDL2139
MEDICAIDTX150406002
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
204D00000X
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM (Primary)		 TX L2139

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALEJANDRO BETANCOURT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      101 E RIDGE RD
      MCALLEN, TX 78503
    • SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
      1102 W TRENTON ROAD
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE
      1040 W JEFFERSON ST
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
    • VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 A ALTON GLOOR
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
    • VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
      2101 PEASE ST
      HARLINGEN, TX 78550
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • TEXAS NURSE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC
      2416 THORS HAMMER BLVD
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

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