PETER BEALKA M.D. – NPI #1790133775
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

PETER BEALKA is an ophthalmologist located in GATESVILLE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790133775 to PETER BEALKA on May 31, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 17, 2020. 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 PETER BEALKA below.

NPI Profile for
PETER BEALKA

NPI Number
1790133775
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PETER BEALKA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2406 S. BUSINESS HIGHWAY 36
GATESVILLE, TX 76528
Phone: (254) 865-4267 Fax: (254) 865-8293
2 Other location(s):
601 East 15th Street, CEC 2.433
UT Austin Dell Medical School Transitional Program
Austin, TX 78701-1930
Phone: (512) 324-9999 Ext: 87149
1400 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645-2676
Phone: (254) 582-0282
Fax: (254) 582-0400
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 15, 2020

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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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 TX S6357

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 TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2020
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
PETER BEALKA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CORYELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1507 W MAIN STREET
      GATESVILLE, TX 76528

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