Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy, MD - Medicare Neurology in Hazard, KY

Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Hazard, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. and his current practice location is 200 Medical Center Dr, Suite 3p, Hazard, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 487-7955.

Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 37430) 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 1861500985.

Contact Information

Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy, MD
200 Medical Center Dr, Suite 3p,
Hazard, KY 41701-9478
(606) 487-7955
(606) 487-0443

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChandrashekar Krishnaswamy
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience34 Years
Location200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861500985
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517934698
  • Enrollment ID: I20040916001018

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861500985NPI-NPPES
000000373082OtherKYANTHEM BLUE CROSS
DD8578OtherKYPALMETTO GBA GROUP
64054380MedicaidKY
P00256187OtherKYPALMETTO GBA INDIVIDUAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 37430 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hazard Arh Regional Medical CenterHazard, KYHospital
Harlan Arh HospitalHarlan, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.0840107835232

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. Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAppalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528148012
PECOS PAC ID: 0840107835
Enrollment ID: O20031125000520

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. Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy 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 AddressPractice Location Address
Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy, MD
Po Box 120,
Hazard, KY 41702-0120

Ph: (606) 487-7955
Chandrashekar Krishnaswamy, MD
200 Medical Center Dr, Suite 3p,
Hazard, KY 41701-9478

Ph: (606) 487-7955

Reviews and Comments


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