Dr Shanti Virupannavar, DO - Medicare Rheumatology in East Lansing, MI

Dr Shanti Virupannavar, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in East Lansing, Michigan. She went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Advanced Rheumatology Pc and her current practice location is 138 Service Rd, A225 Clinical Center, East Lansing, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (517) 353-4941.

Dr Shanti Virupannavar is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101019203) 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 1003109075.

Contact Information

Dr Shanti Virupannavar, DO
138 Service Rd, A225 Clinical Center,
East Lansing, MI 48824-1376
(517) 353-4941
(517) 432-3145

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shanti Virupannavar
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience13 Years
Location138 Service Rd, East Lansing, Michigan
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 Shanti Virupannavar attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003109075
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2011
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113228263
  • Enrollment ID: I20161004002287

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shanti Virupannavar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003109075NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 5101019203 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Edward W Sparrow HospitalLansing, MIHospital
Mclaren Greater LansingLansing, MIHospital
Memorial HealthcareOwosso, MIHospital
Sparrow Clinton HospitalSaint johns, MIHospital
Sparrow Eaton HospitalCharlotte, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Rheumatology Pc48808798572

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 Shanti Virupannavar allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAdvanced Rheumatology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356651566
PECOS PAC ID: 4880879857
Enrollment ID: O20110506000656

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 Shanti Virupannavar 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 Shanti Virupannavar, DO
4202 Collins Rd, Ste 115,
Lansing, MI 48910-5894

Ph: (517) 908-3600
Dr Shanti Virupannavar, DO
138 Service Rd, A225 Clinical Center,
East Lansing, MI 48824-1376

Ph: (517) 353-4941

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