Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Cleveland, OH

Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 2017 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic and his current practice location is Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/na-23, Cleveland, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 444-2200.

Shashank Cheemalavagu is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.146155) 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 1841728573.

Contact Information

Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD
Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/na-23,
Cleveland, OH 44195-2303
(216) 444-2200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameShashank Cheemalavagu
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience8 Years
LocationCleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/na-23, Cleveland, Ohio
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:
  • Shashank Cheemalavagu graduated from medical school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841728573
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2017
  • Last Update Date: 09/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062781222
  • Enrollment ID: I20221219002722

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shashank Cheemalavagu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841728573NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 35.146155 (Ohio)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 4301111991 (Michigan)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic18502035556184

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. Shashank Cheemalavagu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

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. Shashank Cheemalavagu 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
Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD
Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/na-23,
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Ph: (216) 444-2200
Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD
Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/na-23,
Cleveland, OH 44195-2303

Ph: (216) 444-2200

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