Jithander R Katkuri, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Smyrna, TN

Jithander R Katkuri, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Smyrna, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Family Care Of Middle Tennessee and his current practice location is 713a President Pl, Smyrna, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 220-0056.

Jithander R Katkuri is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000031779) 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 1114974979.

Contact Information

Jithander R Katkuri, MD
713a President Pl,
Smyrna, TN 37167-5652
(615) 220-0056
(615) 220-0456

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJithander R Katkuri
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience47 Years
Location713a President Pl, Smyrna, Tennessee
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:
  • Jithander R Katkuri graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114974979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850352923
  • Enrollment ID: I20041021000894

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jithander R Katkuri such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114974979NPI-NPPES
3132821MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD0000031779 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareSmyrna, TNHome health agency

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Care Of Middle Tennessee64068746502

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. Jithander R Katkuri allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFamily Care Of Middle Tennessee
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992985055
PECOS PAC ID: 6406874650
Enrollment ID: O20051105000241

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. Jithander R Katkuri 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
Jithander R Katkuri, MD
713a President Pl,
Smyrna, TN 37167-5652

Ph: (615) 220-0056
Jithander R Katkuri, MD
713a President Pl,
Smyrna, TN 37167-5652

Ph: (615) 220-0056

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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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