Dr Shobha Ratnam, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Toledo, OH

Dr Shobha Ratnam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Toledo, Ohio. She went to Medical College Of Ohio and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Toledo Physicians Llc and her current practice location is 1125 Hospital Dr, Toledo, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (419) 383-5288.

Dr Shobha Ratnam is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35083691) 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 1902891591.

Contact Information

Dr Shobha Ratnam, MD
1125 Hospital Dr,
Toledo, OH 43614-8001
(419) 383-5288
(419) 383-2825

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shobha Ratnam
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience25 Years
Location1125 Hospital Dr, Toledo, Ohio
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 Shobha Ratnam attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902891591
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759361538
  • Enrollment ID: I20040722000539

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shobha Ratnam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902891591NPI-NPPES
2489409MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 35083691 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davita - Southland DialysisToledo, OHDialysis facility
University Of Toledo Medical CenterToledo, OHHospital
Edward W Sparrow HospitalLansing, MIHospital
Fulton County Health CenterWauseon, OHHospital
Beaumont Hospital - DearbornDearborn, MIHospital
St Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn arbor, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Toledo Physicians Llc8729983416315

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 Shobha Ratnam allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Toledo Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942296033
PECOS PAC ID: 8729983416
Enrollment ID: O20031205000019

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 Shobha Ratnam 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 Shobha Ratnam, MD
3355 Glendale Ave Fl 3,
Toledo, OH 43614-2426

Ph: (419) 383-5288
Dr Shobha Ratnam, MD
1125 Hospital Dr,
Toledo, OH 43614-8001

Ph: (419) 383-5288

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