Dr Shashi Am Kumar, MD - Medicare Allergy/immunology in Huntsville, AL

Dr Shashi Am Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Allergy & Immunology - Allergy" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Allergy/immunology. He is a member of the group practice Alabama Asthma, Allergy And Immunology Center, P.c. and his current practice location is 4030 Pepperwood Cir Sw, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 539-6536.

Dr Shashi Am Kumar is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00011996) 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 1083619225.

Contact Information

Dr Shashi Am Kumar, MD
4030 Pepperwood Cir Sw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-6499
(256) 539-6536
(256) 539-1504

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shashi Am Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityAllergy/immunology
Experience43 Years
Location4030 Pepperwood Cir Sw, Huntsville, Alabama
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 Shashi Am Kumar graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083619225
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577456706
  • Enrollment ID: I20040312000166

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shashi Am Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083619225NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207KA0200XAllergy & Immunology - Allergy 00011996 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Asthma, Allergy And Immunology Center, P.c.02441234614

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 Shashi Am Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Center, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396947644
PECOS PAC ID: 0244123461
Enrollment ID: O20040203000490
Entity NameAlabama Allergy And Asthma Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780629535
PECOS PAC ID: 1254358310
Enrollment ID: O20051027000853

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 Shashi Am Kumar 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 Shashi Am Kumar, MD
4030 Pepperwood Cir Sw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-6499

Ph: (256) 539-6536
Dr Shashi Am Kumar, MD
4030 Pepperwood Cir Sw,
Huntsville, AL 35801-6499

Ph: (256) 539-6536

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