Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Sterling, VA

Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Sterling, Virginia. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 107 E Holly Ave, Ste 3, Sterling, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (703) 435-5510.

Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101058145) 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 1720030612.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel, MD
107 E Holly Ave, Ste 3,
Sterling, VA 20164-5405
(703) 435-5510
(703) 435-3147

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location107 E Holly Ave, Sterling, Virginia
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:
  • Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720030612
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628051117
  • Enrollment ID: I20050524000580

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720030612NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 0101058145 (Virginia)Primary

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. Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic Hand Center Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194906743
PECOS PAC ID: 0042292716
Enrollment ID: O20121017000903

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. Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel 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
Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel, MD
Po Box 650580,
Sterling, VA 20165-0580

Ph: (703) 435-5510
Dr Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel, MD
107 E Holly Ave, Ste 3,
Sterling, VA 20164-5405

Ph: (703) 435-5510

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