Dr Plakkat K Velayudhan, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Parma, OH

Dr Plakkat K Velayudhan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Parma, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Primary Care Practices Inc and his current practice location is 6707 Powers Blvd Ste 309, Parma, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (440) 886-5558.

Dr Plakkat K Velayudhan is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 40520) 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 1992793244.

Contact Information

Dr Plakkat K Velayudhan, MD
6707 Powers Blvd Ste 309,
Parma, OH 44129-5466
(440) 886-5558
(440) 886-4540

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Plakkat K Velayudhan
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience56 Years
Location6707 Powers Blvd Ste 309, Parma, Ohio
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 Plakkat K Velayudhan graduated from medical school in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992793244
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466589601
  • Enrollment ID: I20100427000428

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Plakkat K Velayudhan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992793244NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 40520 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Parma Community General HospitalParma, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Primary Care Practices Inc3072417534940

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 Plakkat K Velayudhan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Primary Care Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003935339
PECOS PAC ID: 3072417534
Enrollment ID: O20031125000767

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 Plakkat K Velayudhan 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 Plakkat K Velayudhan, MD
6707 Powers Blvd Ste 309,
Parma, OH 44129-5466

Ph: (440) 886-5558
Dr Plakkat K Velayudhan, MD
6707 Powers Blvd Ste 309,
Parma, OH 44129-5466

Ph: (440) 886-5558

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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