Rukmini M Kashikar, MD - Medicare Pathology in Springfield, MA

Rukmini M Kashikar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Springfield, Massachusetts. She went to R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice Baystate Medical Practices Inc and her current practice location is 759 Chestnut St, D1170, Springfield, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 794-4500.

Rukmini M Kashikar is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 210646) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1073614970.

Contact Information

Rukmini M Kashikar, MD
759 Chestnut St, D1170,
Springfield, MA 01199-1619
(413) 794-4500
(413) 794-3195

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRukmini M Kashikar
GenderFemale
SpecialityPathology
Experience33 Years
Location759 Chestnut St, Springfield, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Rukmini M Kashikar attended and graduated from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073614970
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315017472
  • Enrollment ID: I20080531000042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rukmini M Kashikar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073614970NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology 210646 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 210646 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital
Baystate Franklin Medical CenterGreenfield, MAHospital
Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MAHospital
Baystate Noble HospitalWestfield, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baystate Medical Practices Inc59916029711015

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. Rukmini M Kashikar allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBaystate Medical Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548205909
PECOS PAC ID: 5991602971
Enrollment ID: O20040225000080
Entity NamePioneer Valley Urology, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750315982
PECOS PAC ID: 7214972207
Enrollment ID: O20050621000419

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. Rukmini M Kashikar 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
Rukmini M Kashikar, MD
280 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor,
Springfield, MA 01199-1619

Ph: (413) 794-5700
Rukmini M Kashikar, MD
759 Chestnut St, D1170,
Springfield, MA 01199-1619

Ph: (413) 794-4500

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