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The average Medicare Advantage monthly premium increased in Texas compared to last year — from $8.82 in 2023 to $9.36 in 2024. There are 376 Medicare Advantage plans available in Texas for 2024 ...
Takeaway. Medicaid is healthcare coverage designed to help lower-income individuals in the U.S. pay for basic healthcare needs, like hospital and doctor visits, pregnancy care, and blood tests ...
If you have tried to get the provider to file a claim and they refuse, you can report the issue by calling 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) or the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 800-HHS-TIPS ...
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NPI has replaced the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) as the required identifier for Medicare services, and is used by other payers ...
Electronic visit verification (EVV) is a method used to verify home healthcare visits to ensure patients are not neglected and to cut down on fraudulently documented home visits. Beginning January 1, 2020, home care agencies that provide personal care services must have an EVV solution in place or risk having their Medicaid claims denied, under ...
Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) is a system of managed care in the US used by state Medicaid agencies, in which a primary care provider is responsible for approving and monitoring the care of enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries, typically for a small monthly case management fee in addition to fee-for-service reimbursement for treatment. [1]
Dr. Julie Traynham, DO, is a Family Medicine specialist practicing in Justin, TX with 24 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 34 insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include Medical City Decatur.
Dr. Samantha Carter, MD, is a Dermatology specialist practicing in Katy, TX with 22 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 41 insurance plans including Medicaid. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include Houston Methodist St Catherine Hospital.