Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Merced, CA

Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Merced, California. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Pain Associates Of Merced and his current practice location is 1390 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 826-0591.

Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu is licensed to practice in California (license number A39339) 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 1619921103.

Contact Information

Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu, MD
1390 E Yosemite Ave,
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 826-0591
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ramakrishna Thondapu
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience50 Years
Location1390 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, 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:
  • Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619921103
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123082559
  • Enrollment ID: I20041227000213

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619921103NPI-NPPES
00A393390MedicaidCA
00A393390OtherCABLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A39339 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pain Associates Of Merced63058042122

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. Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMerced Anesthesiology Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992759112
PECOS PAC ID: 6305892548
Enrollment ID: O20050330000785
Entity NamePain Associates Of Merced
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205880242
PECOS PAC ID: 6305804212
Enrollment ID: O20050804001060
Entity NameInterventional Pain Center Of Merced
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205911716
PECOS PAC ID: 2062444185
Enrollment ID: O20050908001088
Entity NameSutter Valley Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669846986
PECOS PAC ID: 9830094515
Enrollment ID: O20090311000335

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. Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu 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
Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu, MD
1390 E Yosemite Ave, Ste C,
Merced, CA 95340-8221

Ph: (209) 724-0316
Dr Ramakrishna Thondapu, MD
1390 E Yosemite Ave,
Merced, CA 95340

Ph: (209) 826-0591

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