Ramesh Agarwal, - Medicare Otolaryngology in Altoona, PA

Ramesh Agarwal, is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1964 and has 60 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 716 24th St, Suite 3100, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 944-3031.

Ramesh Agarwal is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD034564L) 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 1235134933.

Contact Information

Ramesh Agarwal,
716 24th St, Suite 3100,
Altoona, PA 16602-2110
(814) 944-3031
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRamesh Agarwal
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience60 Years
Location716 24th St, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Ramesh Agarwal graduated from medical school in 1964
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235134933
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022206614
  • Enrollment ID: I20101227000064

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ramesh Agarwal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235134933NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0602XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy MD034564L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312214

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. Ramesh Agarwal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257

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. Ramesh Agarwal 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
Ramesh Agarwal,
716 24th St, Suite 3100,
Altoona, PA 16602-2110

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Ramesh Agarwal,
716 24th St, Suite 3100,
Altoona, PA 16602-2110

Ph: (814) 944-3031

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