Sherif M Elassal, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Richmond, IN

Sherif M Elassal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Richmond, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Indiana Nephrology And Internal Medicine, P.c. and his current practice location is 960 Chester Blvd, Richmond, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (765) 962-4735.

Sherif M Elassal is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01052996) 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 1184625774.

Contact Information

Sherif M Elassal, MD
960 Chester Blvd,
Richmond, IN 47374-2317
(765) 962-4735
(765) 939-0035

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSherif M Elassal
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience40 Years
Location960 Chester Blvd, Richmond, Indiana
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:
  • Sherif M Elassal graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184625774
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/06/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325945025
  • Enrollment ID: I20050325000041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sherif M Elassal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184625774NPI-NPPES
200355980MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 01052996 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc - RichmondRichmond, INDialysis facility
Fmc - ConnersvilleConnersville, INDialysis facility
Fmc - Winchester InWinchester, INDialysis facility
Davita-whitewater Valley DialysisRichmond, INDialysis facility
Reid Hospital & Health Care ServicesRichmond, INHospital
Ascension St Vincent RandolphWinchester, INHospital
Wayne HealthcareGreenville, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Indiana Nephrology And Internal Medicine, P.c.276938955029

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. Sherif M Elassal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIndiana Nephrology And Internal Medicine, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669493722
PECOS PAC ID: 2769389550
Enrollment ID: O20031218000705

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. Sherif M Elassal 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
Sherif M Elassal, MD
9011 N Meridian St, Suite 225,
Indianapolis, IN 46260-5378

Ph: (317) 574-4747
Sherif M Elassal, MD
960 Chester Blvd,
Richmond, IN 47374-2317

Ph: (765) 962-4735

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