Dr Vijay Kanakadandi, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Saint Joseph, MO

Dr Vijay Kanakadandi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Heartland Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 802 N Riverside Rd Ste 220, Saint Joseph, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 271-6155.

Dr Vijay Kanakadandi is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 04-39153) 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 1063728665.

Contact Information

Dr Vijay Kanakadandi, MD
802 N Riverside Rd Ste 220,
Saint Joseph, MO 64507-2509
(816) 271-6155
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vijay Kanakadandi
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience17 Years
Location802 N Riverside Rd Ste 220, Saint Joseph, Missouri
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 Vijay Kanakadandi graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063728665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2010
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476846023
  • Enrollment ID: I20180918001370

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vijay Kanakadandi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063728665NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 2018012224 (Missouri)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 04-39153 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mosaic Life Care At St JosephSaint joseph, MOHospital
Ssm Health St. Francis Hospital- MaryvilleMaryville, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heartland Regional Medical Center6709772767342

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 Vijay Kanakadandi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHeartland Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477575405
PECOS PAC ID: 6709772767
Enrollment ID: O20040225001201

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 Vijay Kanakadandi 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 Vijay Kanakadandi, MD
3901 Rainbow Blvd,
Kansas City, KS 66160-8500

Ph: (913) 588-6019
Dr Vijay Kanakadandi, MD
802 N Riverside Rd Ste 220,
Saint Joseph, MO 64507-2509

Ph: (816) 271-6155

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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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