Dr Ruchik S Desai, MD - Medicare Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) in Portage, IN

Dr Ruchik S Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Portage, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds). He is a member of the group practice Illinois Dermatology Institute Llc, Illinois Dermatology Institute Llc and his current practice location is 3190 Lancer St, Portage, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 764-3600.

Dr Ruchik S Desai is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01057862A) 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 1710975255.

Contact Information

Dr Ruchik S Desai, MD
3190 Lancer St,
Portage, IN 46368-4408
(219) 764-3600
(219) 764-3661

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruchik S Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityMicrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds)
Experience25 Years
Location3190 Lancer St, Portage, Indiana
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 Ruchik S Desai attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710975255
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/05/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507767449
  • Enrollment ID: I20041113000025

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruchik S Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710975255NPI-NPPES
000000350979OtherINANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 01057862A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Illinois Dermatology Institute Llc791104305450
Illinois Dermatology Institute Llc791104305450

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 Ruchik S Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIllinois Dermatology Institute Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891920898
PECOS PAC ID: 7911043054
Enrollment ID: O20120611000010

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 Ruchik S Desai 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 Ruchik S Desai, MD
3190 Lancer St,
Portage, IN 46368-4408

Ph: (219) 764-3600
Dr Ruchik S Desai, MD
3190 Lancer St,
Portage, IN 46368-4408

Ph: (219) 764-3600

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Dermatology Doctors in Portage, IN

Sreya Talasila, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3190 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-764-3600    

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