Dr Kuntal M Thaker, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Santa Cruz, CA

Dr Kuntal M Thaker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Santa Cruz, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Sutter Bay Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 460-7350.

Dr Kuntal M Thaker is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E-4883) 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 1952369191.

Contact Information

Dr Kuntal M Thaker, MD
2850 Commercial Crossing,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1702
(831) 460-7350
(831) 460-7351

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kuntal M Thaker
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience25 Years
Location2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz, California
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 Kuntal M Thaker attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952369191
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901819291
  • Enrollment ID: I20121022000386

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kuntal M Thaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952369191NPI-NPPES
161442001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology E-4883 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa CruzSanta cruz, CAHospital
Dominican HospitalSanta cruz, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sutter Bay Medical Foundation42845387782941

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 Kuntal M Thaker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSutter Bay Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013950807
PECOS PAC ID: 4284538778
Enrollment ID: O20031125000909

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 Kuntal M Thaker 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 Kuntal M Thaker, MD
2025 Soquel Ave.,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323

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Dr Kuntal M Thaker, MD
2850 Commercial Crossing,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1702

Ph: (831) 460-7350

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