Kunal Kochar, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Park Ridge, IL

Kunal Kochar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Park Ridge, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Lm Prasad M.d S.c and his current practice location is 1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 107, Park Ridge, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 759-1110.

Kunal Kochar is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036130751) 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 1063724664.

Contact Information

Kunal Kochar, MD
1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 107,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1458
(847) 759-1110
(847) 759-8273

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKunal Kochar
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience24 Years
Location1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 107, Park Ridge, Illinois
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:
  • Kunal Kochar graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063724664
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103123542
  • Enrollment ID: I20160819002226

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kunal Kochar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063724664NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 125058535 (Illinois)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 036130751 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark ridge, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lm Prasad M.d S.c33755325753

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. Kunal Kochar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLm Prasad M.d S.c
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740360106
PECOS PAC ID: 3375532575
Enrollment ID: O20040512000088

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. Kunal Kochar 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
Kunal Kochar, MD
1550 N Northwest Hwy, Ste 107,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1458

Ph: (847) 759-1110
Kunal Kochar, MD
1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 107,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1458

Ph: (847) 759-1110

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