Vivek Christopher Nazareth, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Poway, CA

Vivek Christopher Nazareth, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Poway, California. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Sharp Rees-stealy Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 675-3100.

Vivek Christopher Nazareth is licensed to practice in California (license number A49648) 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 1386610533.

Contact Information

Vivek Christopher Nazareth, MD
15611 Pomerado Rd,
Poway, CA 92064-2437
(858) 675-3100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameVivek Christopher Nazareth
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, 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:
  • Vivek Christopher Nazareth graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386610533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496843666
  • Enrollment ID: I20071121000580

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vivek Christopher Nazareth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386610533NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A49648 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sharp Rees-stealy Medical Group Inc8628972759772

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. Vivek Christopher Nazareth allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSharp Rees-stealy Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285616177
PECOS PAC ID: 8628972759
Enrollment ID: O20031120000996
Entity NameArch Health Partners Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649500141
PECOS PAC ID: 9931239027
Enrollment ID: O20100616000715

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. Vivek Christopher Nazareth 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
Vivek Christopher Nazareth, MD
Po Box 28199,
San Diego, CA 92198-0199

Ph: (858) 613-8900
Vivek Christopher Nazareth, MD
15611 Pomerado Rd,
Poway, CA 92064-2437

Ph: (858) 675-3100

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Louis Maletz, MD
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Dr. Scott D Flinn, M.D.
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Phone: 858-673-2574    Fax: 858-613-2930
Dr. Lawrence Andrew Koenig, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Phone: 858-675-3100    Fax: 858-613-2930
Dr. Ludmilla N Ionescu, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15611 Pomerado Rd, Suite 400, Poway, CA 92064
Phone: 858-675-3100    Fax: 858-618-1523

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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