Dr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Tucson, AZ

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Dr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Pima Heart Physicians Pc, Banner-university Medical Group and his current practice location is 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 694-8888.

Dr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-40188) 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 1194894519.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli, MD
1625 N Campbell Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85719-4330
(520) 694-8888
(520) 505-2476

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, Arizona
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 Christopher Bernard Komanapalli graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194894519
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022201789
  • Enrollment ID: I20211019003253

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194894519NPI-NPPES
1194894519MedicaidIA
59976OtherAZARIZONA MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD-40188 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson CampusTucson, AZHospital
Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pima Heart Physicians Pc650775129468
Banner-university Medical Group7719899871950

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 Christopher Bernard Komanapalli allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBanner-university Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508809427
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899871
Enrollment ID: O20031105000694
Entity NamePima Heart Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730137480
PECOS PAC ID: 6507751294
Enrollment ID: O20040220000507
Entity NamePima Heart Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962259812
PECOS PAC ID: 6507751294
Enrollment ID: O20240712003661

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 Christopher Bernard Komanapalli 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 Christopher Bernard Komanapalli, MD
1625 N Campbell Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85719-4330

Ph: (520) 694-8888		Dr Christopher Bernard Komanapalli, MD
1625 N Campbell Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85719-4330

Ph: (520) 694-8888

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