Dr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD - Medicare Urology in Homewood, AL

Dr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Homewood, Alabama. She went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. She is a member of the group practice Urology Centers Of Alabama Pc and her current practice location is 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 930-0920.

Dr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 27311) 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 1013919760.

Contact Information

Dr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603
(205) 930-0920
(205) 445-0115

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens
GenderFemale
SpecialityUrology
Experience25 Years
Location3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, Alabama
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 Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013919760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/24/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618968074
  • Enrollment ID: I20060628000168

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013919760NPI-NPPES
000057610OtherALMEDICARE PTAN
0366100001OtherMC NSC
009940369MedicaidAL
0366100001OtherALCIGNA GOVERNMENT SVC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 27311 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health SystemBessemer, ALHospital
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Urology Centers Of Alabama Pc094126434557

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 Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUrology Centers Of Alabama Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710962550
PECOS PAC ID: 0941264345
Enrollment ID: O20041116000389

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 Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens 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 Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603

Ph: (205) 930-0920
Dr Rupa Kothandapani Kitchens, MD
3485 Independence Dr,
Homewood, AL 35209-5603

Ph: (205) 930-0920

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Urology Doctors in Homewood, AL

Brian Kenneth Wade, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Nicolisa D Massie, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Michael Eric Brewer Jr., M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Rodney L Dennis, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115
Dr. Walter G Pittman, M.D.
Urology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0143
Thomas D Holley, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205-930-0920    Fax: 205-445-0115

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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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