Dr Tapash Kumar Palit, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Dr Tapash Kumar Palit, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G and his current practice location is 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 392-3131.

Dr Tapash Kumar Palit is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.025243) 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 1801004262.

Contact Information

Dr Tapash Kumar Palit, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 392-3131
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tapash Kumar Palit
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location2500 Belle Chasse Highway, New Orleans, 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 Tapash Kumar Palit attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801004262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961434915
  • Enrollment ID: I20070802000571

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tapash Kumar Palit such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801004262NPI-NPPES
02831554MedicaidMS
1421707MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 025243 (Louisiana)Secondary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery MD.025243 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LAHospital
University Medical Center New OrleansNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G0244136448380

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 Tapash Kumar Palit allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477582526
PECOS PAC ID: 0244136448
Enrollment ID: O20031209000661

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 Tapash Kumar Palit 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 Tapash Kumar Palit, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Tapash Kumar Palit, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 392-3131

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