Dr Venu Karthik Thirukonda, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Lagrange, GA

Dr Venu Karthik Thirukonda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Lagrange, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Wellstar Medical Group, Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Vernon Rd, Lagrange, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 812-2426.

Dr Venu Karthik Thirukonda is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 83398) 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 1548455900.

Contact Information

Dr Venu Karthik Thirukonda, MD
1514 Vernon Rd,
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-2426
(706) 845-2427

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Venu Karthik Thirukonda
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience22 Years
Location1514 Vernon Rd, Lagrange, Georgia
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 Venu Karthik Thirukonda graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548455900
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527207323
  • Enrollment ID: I20190916002014

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Venu Karthik Thirukonda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548455900NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 26128 (Montana)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 83398 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Georgia Home CareLagrange, GAHome health agency
Wellstar West Georgia Medical CenterLagrange, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellstar Medical Group, Llc67090654021839

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 Venu Karthik Thirukonda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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 Venu Karthik Thirukonda 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 Venu Karthik Thirukonda, MD
1514 Vernon Rd,
Lagrange, GA 30240-4131

Ph: (706) 812-2426
Dr Venu Karthik Thirukonda, MD
1514 Vernon Rd,
Lagrange, GA 30240

Ph: (706) 812-2426

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