Santhi Penmetsa, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Midlothian, TX

Santhi Penmetsa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Midlothian, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Renaissance Medical Foundation and her current practice location is 423 E Main St, Ste 1, Midlothian, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 972-4443.

Santhi Penmetsa is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K9634) 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 1528148947.

Contact Information

Santhi Penmetsa, MD
423 E Main St, Ste 1,
Midlothian, TX 76065-3345
(972) 972-4443
(972) 972-4470

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSanthi Penmetsa
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience31 Years
Location423 E Main St, Midlothian, Texas
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:
  • Santhi Penmetsa graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528148947
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264629666
  • Enrollment ID: I20101210000903

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Santhi Penmetsa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528148947NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology K9634 (Texas)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine K9634 (Texas)Secondary

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. Santhi Penmetsa allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRenaissance Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467633867
PECOS PAC ID: 1153409867
Enrollment ID: O20080422000326
Entity NameSp Rheumatology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790276384
PECOS PAC ID: 2365799582
Enrollment ID: O20180719001081

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. Santhi Penmetsa 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
Santhi Penmetsa, MD
211 E Avenue G #1358,
Midlothian, TX 76065-3039

Ph: (972) 972-4443
Santhi Penmetsa, MD
423 E Main St, Ste 1,
Midlothian, TX 76065-3345

Ph: (972) 972-4443

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