Dr Vinod Prasad, MD, MPH - Medicare Nephrology in Sherman, TX

Dr Vinod Prasad, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Sherman, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Kidney Care Associates Llp, Kidney Care Associates Llp and his current practice location is 600 E Taylor St, Suite 103, Sherman, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 893-7170.

Dr Vinod Prasad is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q3576) 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 1184841603.

Contact Information

Dr Vinod Prasad, MD, MPH
600 E Taylor St, Suite 103,
Sherman, TX 75090-2881
(903) 893-7170
(903) 893-4372

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vinod Prasad
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience25 Years
Location600 E Taylor St, Sherman, 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 Vinod Prasad graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184841603
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537253117
  • Enrollment ID: I20150721000127

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vinod Prasad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184841603NPI-NPPES
Q3576OtherTXLICENSE
8FG756OtherTXBCBS
347423101MedicaidTX
200611930AMedicaidOK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology ME98208 (Florida)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 31742 (Oklahoma)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology Q3576 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davita - Durant DialysisDurant, OKDialysis facility
Denison Dialysis CenterDenison, TXDialysis facility
Texoma Medical CenterDenison, TXHospital
Alliancehealth DurantDurant, OKHospital
Atoka County Medical CenterAtoka, OKHospital
Integris Marshall County Medical CenterMadill, OKHospital
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical CenterSherman, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kidney Care Associates Llp98301975326
Kidney Care Associates Llp98301975326

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 Vinod Prasad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKidney Care Associates Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265477152
PECOS PAC ID: 9830197532
Enrollment ID: O20070124000164

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 Vinod Prasad 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 Vinod Prasad, MD, MPH
600 E Taylor St, Suite 103,
Sherman, TX 75090-2881

Ph: (903) 893-7170
Dr Vinod Prasad, MD, MPH
600 E Taylor St, Suite 103,
Sherman, TX 75090-2881

Ph: (903) 893-7170

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