Vijay Muraliraj, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Torrance, CA

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Vijay Muraliraj, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Torrance, California. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 2007 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Healthtexas Provider Network and his current practice location is 23451 Madison St, Ste 340, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 373-6864.

Vijay Muraliraj is licensed to practice in California (license number A120466) 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 1295935757.

Contact Information

Vijay Muraliraj, MD
23451 Madison St, Ste 340,
Torrance, CA 90505-4763
(310) 373-6864
(310) 373-9547

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVijay Muraliraj
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience18 Years
Location23451 Madison St, Torrance, California
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:
  • Vijay Muraliraj attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295935757
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547404717
  • Enrollment ID: I20230106000422

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vijay Muraliraj such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295935757NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A120466 (California)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery A120466 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- WaxahachieWaxahachie, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthtexas Provider Network13552542102048

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. Vijay Muraliraj allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942270566
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792
Entity NameHealthtexas Provider Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760488936
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254210
Enrollment ID: O20040727001187

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. Vijay Muraliraj 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
Vijay Muraliraj, MD
23451 Madison St, Ste 340,
Torrance, CA 90505-4763

Ph: (310) 373-6864		Vijay Muraliraj, MD
23451 Madison St, Ste 340,
Torrance, CA 90505-4763

Ph: (310) 373-6864

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