Dr Krishna G Patel, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Charleston, SC

Dr Krishna G Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. She went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and her current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr Krishna G Patel is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 31119) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1215062153.

Contact Information

Dr Krishna G Patel, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Krishna G Patel
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Krishna G Patel attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215062153
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486753027
  • Enrollment ID: I20080904000206

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Krishna G Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215062153NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A98836 (California)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 31119 (South Carolina)Secondary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery 31119 (South Carolina)Primary
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 31119 (South Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741284

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 Krishna G Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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 Krishna G 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 Krishna G Patel, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr Krishna G Patel, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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