Dr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Terre Haute, IN

Dr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Terre Haute, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Union Associated Physicians Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 422 Poplar St, Terre Haute, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 242-3700.

Dr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01072081A) 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 1225290448.

Contact Information

Dr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel, MD
422 Poplar St,
Terre Haute, IN 47807-4209
(812) 242-3700
(812) 234-3565

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience16 Years
Location422 Poplar St, Terre Haute, Indiana
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 Chirag Ghanshyam Patel attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225290448
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931345923
  • Enrollment ID: I20130809000612

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225290448NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 11014328A (Indiana)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 01072081A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Union Hospital IncTerre haute, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Union Associated Physicians Clinic Llc3375687437159

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 Chirag Ghanshyam Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUnion Associated Physicians Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891028379
PECOS PAC ID: 3375687437
Enrollment ID: O20100213000002

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 Chirag Ghanshyam Patel 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 Chirag Ghanshyam Patel, MD
5693 Pinto Cir,
Indianapolis, IN 46228-1673

Ph: (812) 841-1070
Dr Chirag Ghanshyam Patel, MD
422 Poplar St,
Terre Haute, IN 47807-4209

Ph: (812) 242-3700

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Practice Location: 422 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: 812-242-3700    Fax: 812-234-3565

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