Dr Zinat K Khandekar, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Whitfield, MS

Dr Zinat K Khandekar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Whitfield, Mississippi. She graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Mississippi State Hospital At Whitfield, Family Health Care Clinic Inc and her current practice location is 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, Mississippi. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 351-8000.

Dr Zinat K Khandekar is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 18577) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1184643686.

Contact Information

Dr Zinat K Khandekar, MD
3550 Highway 468 West,
Whitfield, MS 39193-0157
(601) 351-8000
(601) 351-8301

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Zinat K Khandekar
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Zinat K Khandekar graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184643686
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345294385
  • Enrollment ID: I20050311000501

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Zinat K Khandekar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184643686NPI-NPPES
07408359MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 18577 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Whitfield Medical Surgical HospitalWhitfield, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mississippi State Hospital At Whitfield529472753319
Family Health Care Clinic Inc539565694627

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 Zinat K Khandekar allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMississippi State Hospital At Whitfield
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336224179
PECOS PAC ID: 5294727533
Enrollment ID: O20040330000795
Entity NameFamily Health Care Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043236326
PECOS PAC ID: 5395656946
Enrollment ID: O20040831001179

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 Zinat K Khandekar 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 Zinat K Khandekar, MD
Po Box 157a,
Whitfield, MS 39193-0157

Ph: (601) 351-8000
Dr Zinat K Khandekar, MD
3550 Highway 468 West,
Whitfield, MS 39193-0157

Ph: (601) 351-8000

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Whitfield, MS

Ms. Karen Marie Whitney, FNP
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3550 Hwy 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193
Phone: 601-351-8000    Fax: 601-351-8586
Dr. Wiiliam D Coughlin, M. D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193
Phone: 601-351-8000    Fax: 601-351-8301
Dr. Timothy D. Shumaker, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193
Phone: 601-351-8000    Fax: 601-351-8301
Dr. Stephen B. Shoop, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193
Phone: 601-351-8000    Fax: 601-351-8301
Dr. Craig Leopold Escude, M. D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193
Phone: 601-351-8000    Fax: 601-351-8301
Edward A Brewer Jr., M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3550 Highway 468 W, Whitfield, MS 39193
Phone: 601-351-8000    Fax: 601-351-8031

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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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