Gopal Gollapupi Krishna, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Salinas, CA

Gopal Gollapupi Krishna, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Salinas, California. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Nephrology Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 917 Blanco Circle, Salinas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 755-7999.

Gopal Gollapupi Krishna is licensed to practice in California (license number A36123) 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 1073692083.

Contact Information

Gopal Gollapupi Krishna, MD
917 Blanco Circle,
Salinas, CA 93901-4446
(831) 755-7999
(831) 755-7975

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGopal Gollapupi Krishna
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience50 Years
Location917 Blanco Circle, Salinas, California
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:
  • Gopal Gollapupi Krishna graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073692083
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466514096
  • Enrollment ID: I20110121000875

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gopal Gollapupi Krishna such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073692083NPI-NPPES
DOA361230MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A36123 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Soledad Dialysis CenterSoledad, CADialysis facility
Laurel Meadows Home TrainingSalinas, CADialysis facility
Salinas Valley Memorial HospitalSalinas, CAHospital
Natividad Medical CenterSalinas, CAHospital
Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterSan jose, CAHospital
Hazel Hawkins Memorial HospitalHollister, CAHospital
Community Hospital Of The Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Nephrology Medical Corporation246649575911

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. Gopal Gollapupi Krishna allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCounty Of Monterey
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205863255
PECOS PAC ID: 2466345632
Enrollment ID: O20050502000456
Entity NameCentral Coast Nephrology Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366550675
PECOS PAC ID: 2466495759
Enrollment ID: O20050607001368

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. Gopal Gollapupi Krishna 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
Gopal Gollapupi Krishna, MD
917 Blanco Circle,
Salinas, CA 93901-4446

Ph: (831) 755-7999
Gopal Gollapupi Krishna, MD
917 Blanco Circle,
Salinas, CA 93901-4446

Ph: (831) 755-7999

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