Dr Armugam Prasad Mekala, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Odessa, TX

Dr Armugam Prasad Mekala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Mch Professional Care Hospital Based and his current practice location is 500 W 4th St, Odessa, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (432) 640-4000.

Dr Armugam Prasad Mekala is licensed to practice in Texas (license number T2439) 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 1073000311.

Contact Information

Dr Armugam Prasad Mekala, MD
500 W 4th St,
Odessa, TX 79761-5001
(432) 640-4000
(432) 640-4778

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Armugam Prasad Mekala
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience22 Years
Location500 W 4th St, Odessa, Texas
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 Armugam Prasad Mekala graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073000311
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2018
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779830864
  • Enrollment ID: I20210909003394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Armugam Prasad Mekala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073000311NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine T2439 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical Center HospitalOdessa, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mch Professional Care Hospital Based155753512760

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 Armugam Prasad Mekala allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameComprehensive Hospitalist Services Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295062198
PECOS PAC ID: 8022150036
Enrollment ID: O20100128000411
Entity NameMch Professional Care Hospital Based
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447547773
PECOS PAC ID: 1557535127
Enrollment ID: O20111116000437

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 Armugam Prasad Mekala 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 Armugam Prasad Mekala, MD
Po Box 2129,
Odessa, TX 79760-2129

Ph: (432) 640-4000
Dr Armugam Prasad Mekala, MD
500 W 4th St,
Odessa, TX 79761-5001

Ph: (432) 640-4000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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