Munjum Ashu, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Dekalb, IL

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Munjum Ashu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Dekalb, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Central Dupage Physician Group and his current practice location is 1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 756-1521.

Munjum Ashu is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036142860) 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 1295153922.

Contact Information

Munjum Ashu, MD
1 Kish Hospital Dr,
Dekalb, IL 60115-9602
(815) 756-1521
(815) 748-5789

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMunjum Ashu
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience11 Years
Location1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, 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:
  • Munjum Ashu graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295153922
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2014
  • Last Update Date: 08/31/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840592150
  • Enrollment ID: I20170816000514

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Munjum Ashu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295153922NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 125065651 (Illinois)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 036142860 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kishwaukee Community HospitalDekalb, ILHospital
Valley West Community HospitalSandwich, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Dupage Physician Group58906962311003

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. Munjum Ashu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDecatur Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164477725
PECOS PAC ID: 6204731144
Enrollment ID: O20031203000685
Entity NameCentral Dupage Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033149844
PECOS PAC ID: 5890696231
Enrollment ID: O20040303000601

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. Munjum Ashu 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
Munjum Ashu, MD
1 Kish Hospital Dr,
Dekalb, IL 60115-9602

Ph: (815) 756-1521		Munjum Ashu, MD
1 Kish Hospital Dr,
Dekalb, IL 60115-9602

Ph: (815) 756-1521

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-756-1521    Fax: 815-748-5789

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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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