Dr Gowda Sharath, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Herrin, IL

Dr Gowda Sharath, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Herrin, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, 24 On Physicians Pc, Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp, Logan Primary Care Service Corp. and his current practice location is 405 Rushing Dr, Herrin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 993-3300.

Dr Gowda Sharath is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036121565) 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 1043466576.

Contact Information

Dr Gowda Sharath, MD
405 Rushing Dr,
Herrin, IL 62948-3730
(618) 993-3300
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gowda Sharath
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience31 Years
Location405 Rushing Dr, Herrin, Illinois
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 Gowda Sharath graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043466576
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/02/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688732415
  • Enrollment ID: I20081023000487

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gowda Sharath such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043466576NPI-NPPES
036121565MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 036121565 (Illinois)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 036121565 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lhc-illinois Home Health CareMarion, ILHome health agency
Good Samaritan Regional Hlth CenterMount vernon, ILHospital
Herrin HospitalHerrin, ILHospital
Memorial Hospital Of CarbondaleCarbondale, ILHospital
Ssm Health Saint Louis University HospitalSaint louis, MOHospital
St Joseph Memorial HospitalMurphysboro, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center1658272059155
24 On Physicians Pc5698688141274
Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp3678677390331
Logan Primary Care Service Corp.862896706433

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 Gowda Sharath allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGood Samaritan Regional Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487758801
PECOS PAC ID: 1658272059
Enrollment ID: O20040119000325
Entity NameSt Marys Hospital Centralia Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770687196
PECOS PAC ID: 6709788920
Enrollment ID: O20040127000118
Entity NameSouthern Illinois Medical Services Nfp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770656837
PECOS PAC ID: 3678677390
Enrollment ID: O20070404000595
Entity Name24 on Physicians PC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346480431
PECOS PAC ID: 5698688141
Enrollment ID: O20090609000389

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 Gowda Sharath 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 Gowda Sharath, MD
Po Box 3988,
Carbondale, IL 62902-3988

Ph: (618) 457-5200
Dr Gowda Sharath, MD
405 Rushing Dr,
Herrin, IL 62948-3730

Ph: (618) 993-3300

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