Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Planada, CA

Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Planada, California. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Golden Valley Health Center and her current practice location is 9235 E Broadway St, Planada, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (866) 682-4842.

Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam is licensed to practice in California (license number A98660) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1437369170.

Contact Information

Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam, MD
9235 E Broadway St,
Planada, CA 95365-8088
(866) 682-4842
(209) 382-2110

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ramaa Maruthachalam
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location9235 E Broadway St, Planada, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437369170
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103913090
  • Enrollment ID: I20071024000288

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437369170NPI-NPPES
00A986600OtherCABLUE SHIELD OF CA
00A986600MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L2573 (Alabama)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A98660 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Home CareMerced, CAHome health agency

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Golden Valley Health Center418352718765

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 Ramaa Maruthachalam allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGolden Valley Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356445753
PECOS PAC ID: 4183527187
Enrollment ID: O20040128000641

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 Ramaa Maruthachalam 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 Ramaa Maruthachalam, MD
737 W Childs Ave,
Merced, CA 95341-6805

Ph: (209) 383-1848
Dr Ramaa Maruthachalam, MD
9235 E Broadway St,
Planada, CA 95365-8088

Ph: (866) 682-4842

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Dr. Jelin Yen Truong, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9235 E Broadway St, Planada, CA 95365
Phone: 209-382-0253    Fax: 209-382-2110

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