Dr Prudence A Smith, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Tulare, CA

Dr Prudence A Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Tulare, California. She went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. She is a member of the group practice California Imaging Partners Inc and her current practice location is 869 N Cherry St, Tulare, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 577-9900.

Dr Prudence A Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number A82397) 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 1780748590.

Contact Information

Dr Prudence A Smith, MD
869 N Cherry St,
Tulare, CA 93274-2207
(209) 577-9900
(209) 577-1509

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Prudence A Smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience29 Years
Location869 N Cherry St, Tulare, California
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 Prudence A Smith attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780748590
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456265594
  • Enrollment ID: I20031113000634

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Prudence A Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780748590NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology A82397 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
California Imaging Partners Inc98304998212

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 Prudence A Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCalifornia Imaging Partners Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760862148
PECOS PAC ID: 9830499821
Enrollment ID: O20151123002608

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 Prudence A Smith 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 Prudence A Smith, MD
400 E Oak Ave,
Visalia, CA 93291-5034

Ph: (597) 414-5705
Dr Prudence A Smith, MD
869 N Cherry St,
Tulare, CA 93274-2207

Ph: (209) 577-9900

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Radiology Doctors in Tulare, CA

Mr. Brian Thomas Evans, R.D.M.S.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1070 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: 559-901-3488    Fax: 559-384-3175
Dr. Frank A Macaluso Jr., M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 869 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: 209-577-9900    Fax: 209-577-1509

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