Esiri Karunaratne, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Altoona, PA

Esiri Karunaratne, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1969 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 946-2696.

Esiri Karunaratne is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number MD034024L) 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 1447230537.

Contact Information

Esiri Karunaratne, MD
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804
(814) 946-2696
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Physician's Profile

Full NameEsiri Karunaratne
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience55 Years
Location620 Howard Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Esiri Karunaratne graduated from medical school in 1969
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447230537
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749242113
  • Enrollment ID: I20090826000623

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Esiri Karunaratne such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447230537NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD034024L (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312214

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. Esiri Karunaratne allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257

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. Esiri Karunaratne 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
Esiri Karunaratne, MD
Po Box 49,
Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0049

Ph: (412) 937-5726
Esiri Karunaratne, MD
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804

Ph: (814) 946-2696

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