Dr Shelini Sooklal, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Seattle, WA

Dr Shelini Sooklal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. She is a member of the group practice Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington and her current practice location is 125 16th Ave E, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 326-3000.

Dr Shelini Sooklal is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61036720) 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 1346516374.

Contact Information

Dr Shelini Sooklal, MD
125 16th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112-5211
(206) 326-3000
(206) 326-2785

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shelini Sooklal
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience15 Years
Location125 16th Ave E, Seattle, Washington
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 Shelini Sooklal graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346516374
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2012
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850642323
  • Enrollment ID: I20200818003762

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shelini Sooklal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346516374NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD465307 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD61036720 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital
Kaiser Permanente Central HospitalSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington90320225791491

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 Shelini Sooklal allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396810701
PECOS PAC ID: 9032022579
Enrollment ID: O20031112000454

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 Shelini Sooklal 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 Shelini Sooklal, MD
125 16th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112-5211

Ph: (206) 326-3000
Dr Shelini Sooklal, MD
125 16th Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98112-5211

Ph: (206) 326-3000

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