Dr Suresh Tunga, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Dr Suresh Tunga, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Coachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 715-5000.

Dr Suresh Tunga is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P0303) 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 1346413036.

Contact Information

Dr Suresh Tunga, MD
12222 Merit Dr Ste 600,
Dallas, TX 75251-3294
(972) 715-5000
(972) 715-9976

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Suresh Tunga
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, Texas
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 Suresh Tunga graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346413036
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/02/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547334476
  • Enrollment ID: I20250122001443

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Suresh Tunga such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346413036NPI-NPPES
IQ4944OtherTXMEDICARE PTAN
8PW015OtherTXBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A112873 (California)Secondary
207LP3000XAnesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology A112873 (California)Secondary
207LP3000XAnesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology P0303 (Texas)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology P0303 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation5698131969107

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 Suresh Tunga allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCoachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013662048
PECOS PAC ID: 5698131969
Enrollment ID: O20230512000330

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 Suresh Tunga 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 Suresh Tunga, MD
4801 Nw Loop 410 Ste 300,
San Antonio, TX 78229-5343

Ph: (210) 575-7827
Dr Suresh Tunga, MD
12222 Merit Dr Ste 600,
Dallas, TX 75251-3294

Ph: (972) 715-5000

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