Dr Alok Dash, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Kalamazoo, MI

Dr Alok Dash, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ascension Medical Group Promed and his current practice location is 1722 Shaffer St Ste 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 343-1555.

Dr Alok Dash is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301115991) 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 1598974826.

Contact Information

Dr Alok Dash, MD
1722 Shaffer St Ste 2,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633
(269) 343-1555
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alok Dash
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location1722 Shaffer St Ste 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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 Alok Dash graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598974826
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042451577
  • Enrollment ID: I20180802003332

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alok Dash such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598974826NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301115991 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Borgess Medical CenterKalamazoo, MIHospital
Promedica Coldwater Regional HospitalColdwater, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension Medical Group Promed7315856077233

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 Alok Dash allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAscension Medical Group Promed
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497709869
PECOS PAC ID: 7315856077
Enrollment ID: O20031216000478

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 Alok Dash 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 Alok Dash, MD
1722 Shaffer St Ste 2,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633

Ph: (269) 343-1555
Dr Alok Dash, MD
1722 Shaffer St Ste 2,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633

Ph: (269) 343-1555

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Kalamazoo, MI

Dr. Charles Francis Butler, MD PHD
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Practice Location: 2130 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: 269-598-6000    Fax: 269-388-5555
Dr. Jerry W Pratt, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1722 Shaffer St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-343-1555    
Dr. David E Martin, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1722 Shaffer St, Suite 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-343-1555    Fax: 269-343-3209
Mohammad M Khaghany, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1722 Shaffer St, Suite 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-343-1555    Fax: 269-343-3209
Michael P Halpin, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 601 John St, Suite M406, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-341-7333    Fax: 269-341-7371

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