Dr Ramesh Kola, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Sandwich, IL

Dr Ramesh Kola, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Sandwich, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Central Dupage Physician Group and his current practice location is 15 W Pleasant Ave, Sandwich, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 786-9197.

Dr Ramesh Kola is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036074269) 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 1275577512.

Contact Information

Dr Ramesh Kola, MD
15 W Pleasant Ave,
Sandwich, IL 60548-1050
(815) 786-9197
(815) 786-9199

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ramesh Kola
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience42 Years
Location15 W Pleasant Ave, Sandwich, Illinois
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 Ramesh Kola graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275577512
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850311861
  • Enrollment ID: I20051205000675

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ramesh Kola such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275577512NPI-NPPES
0001932075OtherILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
14D1047350OtherCLIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 036074269 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley West Community HospitalSandwich, ILHospital
Kishwaukee Community HospitalDekalb, ILHospital
Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersMorris, ILHospital
Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143255
Central Dupage Physician Group58906962311003

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 Ramesh Kola allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541
Entity NameValley West Community Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316002520
PECOS PAC ID: 6507769957
Enrollment ID: O20040202000065
Entity NameCentral Dupage Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033149844
PECOS PAC ID: 5890696231
Enrollment ID: O20040303000601
Entity NameValley West Community Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184705931
PECOS PAC ID: 6507769957
Enrollment ID: O20070515000333

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 Ramesh Kola 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 Ramesh Kola, MD
15 W Pleasant Ave,
Sandwich, IL 60548-1050

Ph: (815) 786-9197
Dr Ramesh Kola, MD
15 W Pleasant Ave,
Sandwich, IL 60548-1050

Ph: (815) 786-9197

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Sandwich, IL

Dr. Angela M. Egly, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11 E Pleasant Ave, Room 129, Sandwich, IL 60548
Phone: 815-786-6988    Fax: 815-786-1418
Dr. Thomas Crosby Liske, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 831 Sandhurst Dr Ste 2, Sandwich, IL 60548
Phone: 815-786-3060    Fax: 815-786-8701

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