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BANDERA FAMILY PRACTICE
NPI 1215025598
Internal Medicine in Bandera, TX

Active since October 11, 2006CLIA 45D0498922 · Microscopy
1050 HIGHWAY 16 SOUTH, BANDERA, TX 78003(830) 796-7713(830) 796-7744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Bandera Family Practice NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BANDERA FAMILY PRACTICE (NPI 1215025598) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Bandera, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 30, 2027 and lists Ruth Frazier, Executive Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215025598
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameMEDCARE ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Location Address1050 HIGHWAY 16 SOUTHBandera, TX 78003
Mailing AddressPo Box 2870Bandera, TX 78003-2870 · (830) 796-7713 · Fax (830) 796-7744
Phone(830) 796-7713
Fax(830) 796-7744
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRuth FrazierExecutive Administrator · (830) 816-5700
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 2018
✔ NPI 1215025598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K0839
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1050 HIGHWAY 16 SOUTH, Bandera, TX 78003
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Other Names 1

Other NameBandera Family Practice

Other Identifiers 10

Other771TX · Community First Health
Other2132872Aetna
Other3347TX · Superior Health Plan
Other414865TX · First Health/coventry
Other191965261126TX · Humana
Other=========-001TX · Healthnet
Other=========-ATX · Humana
Other0055BYTX · Bcbs Of Texas
Other10002909TX · Amerigroup
Medicaid1215025598TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 45D0498922

Bandera Family Practice Clinic · Bandera, TX
Active · expires Aug 30, 2027
CLIA Number45D0498922
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 31, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSaleh Jaafar
Laboratory Phone(830) 796-7713
Laboratory LocationBandera Family Practice Clinic1050 Hwy 16 South, Bandera, TX 78003
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Medcare Associates, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Medcare Associates, P.A. is 1215025598. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006. The provider is also known as Bandera Family Practice.

Where is Medcare Associates, P.A. located?

Medcare Associates, P.A. is located at 1050 Highway 16 South, Bandera, TX 78003. The listed phone number is (830) 796-7713.

What is Medcare Associates, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Does Medcare Associates, P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 45D0498922) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Medcare Associates, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Medcare Associates, P.A. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Medcare Associates, P.A. was last updated on August 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.