Dr Syed Tahseen Rab, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Hammond, LA

Dr Syed Tahseen Rab, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Hammond, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice S. Tahseen Rab Md Apllc and his current practice location is 16014 Doctors Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 340-7868.

Dr Syed Tahseen Rab is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 12338R) 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 1891751301.

Contact Information

Dr Syed Tahseen Rab, MD
16014 Doctors Blvd,
Hammond, LA 70403-1478
(985) 340-7868
(985) 340-7866

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Syed Tahseen Rab
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience34 Years
Location16014 Doctors Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana
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 Syed Tahseen Rab graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891751301
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779577788
  • Enrollment ID: I20040413000474

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Syed Tahseen Rab such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891751301NPI-NPPES
1485471MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 12338R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmcna - Quality Care Dialysis-hammondHammond, LADialysis facility
Fmcna - AmiteAmite, LADialysis facility
Fmcna - Pontchartrain Kidney CtrCovington, LADialysis facility
Fmcna - KentwoodKentwood, LADialysis facility
Fmcna - Florida Parish Kidney CtrHammond, LADialysis facility
Modern Home Health, IncHammond, LAHome health agency
North Oaks Medical Center, L L CHammond, LAHospital
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
Hood Memorial HospitalAmite, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
S. Tahseen Rab Md Apllc86280985223

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 Syed Tahseen Rab allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameS. Tahseen Rab Md Apllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356307862
PECOS PAC ID: 8628098522
Enrollment ID: O20051206000585

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 Syed Tahseen Rab 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 Syed Tahseen Rab, MD
16014 Doctors Blvd,
Hammond, LA 70403-1478

Ph: (985) 340-7868
Dr Syed Tahseen Rab, MD
16014 Doctors Blvd,
Hammond, LA 70403-1478

Ph: (985) 340-7868

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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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