Shanker Rao Polsani, MD, - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Covington, GA

Shanker Rao Polsani, MD, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Covington, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Piedmont Providers Llc and his current practice location is 5126 Hospital Dr Ne, Covington, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 786-7053.

Shanker Rao Polsani is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 89973) 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 1184853178.

Contact Information

Shanker Rao Polsani, MD,
5126 Hospital Dr Ne,
Covington, GA 30014-2566
(770) 786-7053
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Physician's Profile

Full NameShanker Rao Polsani
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience27 Years
Location5126 Hospital Dr Ne, Covington, Georgia
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:
  • Shanker Rao Polsani graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184853178
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163672130
  • Enrollment ID: I20211012001462

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shanker Rao Polsani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184853178NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 2015-01476 (North Carolina)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 89973 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Newton HospitalCovington, GAHospital
Piedmont Rockdale HospitalConyers, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Piedmont Providers Llc9830082825371

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. Shanker Rao Polsani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePiedmont Providers Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548273592
PECOS PAC ID: 9830082825
Enrollment ID: O20040204000321

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. Shanker Rao Polsani 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
Shanker Rao Polsani, MD,
2100 Stantonsburg Rd,
Greenville, NC 27834-2818

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Shanker Rao Polsani, MD,
5126 Hospital Dr Ne,
Covington, GA 30014-2566

Ph: (770) 786-7053

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