Dr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad, MD - Medicare General Practice in Christiansted, VI

Dr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Christiansted, Virgin Island. He graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Practice. He is a member of the group practice Primary Care, Pllc and his current practice location is 4040 Est La Grande Princess, Suite 1, Christiansted, Virgin Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (340) 718-7788.

Dr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad is licensed to practice in Virgin Island (license number 621) 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 1619931276.

Contact Information

Dr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad, MD
4040 Est La Grande Princess, Suite 1,
Christiansted, VI 00820-5165
(340) 718-7788
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Practice
Experience48 Years
Location4040 Est La Grande Princess, Christiansted, Virgin Island
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 Arakere Bandigowda Prasad graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619931276
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072510775
  • Enrollment ID: I20061020000521

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619931276NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 621 (Virgin Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gov Juan F Luis Hospital & Medical CtrSt croix, VIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Primary Care, Pllc72140142573

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 Arakere Bandigowda Prasad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrimary Care, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114116951
PECOS PAC ID: 7214014257
Enrollment ID: O20080401000840
Entity NameVirgin Islands Diabetes Center Of Excellence Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649975970
PECOS PAC ID: 4183070618
Enrollment ID: O20231019002192

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 Arakere Bandigowda Prasad 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 Arakere Bandigowda Prasad, MD
4040 Est La Grande Princess, Suite 1,
Christiansted, VI 00820-5165

Ph: (340) 718-7788
Dr Arakere Bandigowda Prasad, MD
4040 Est La Grande Princess, Suite 1,
Christiansted, VI 00820-5165

Ph: (340) 718-7788

Reviews and Comments


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