Dr Shibu Varughese, MD - Medicare Pharmacist in Gretna, LA

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Dr Shibu Varughese, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" provider in Gretna, Louisiana. He graduated from healthcare school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Bethesda Medical Clinic, Llc, Bethesda Urgent Care Llc, Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 265-8304.

Dr Shibu Varughese is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD203694) 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 1346475506.

Contact Information

Dr Shibu Varughese, MD
1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101,
Gretna, LA 70056-7057
(504) 265-8304
(504) 309-4193

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shibu Varughese
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience18 Years
Location1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Shibu Varughese graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346475506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062553985
  • Enrollment ID: I20120412000708

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shibu Varughese such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346475506NPI-NPPES
2107780MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
183500000XPharmacist PS31922 (Florida)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine ME104707 (Florida)Secondary
207RG0300XInternal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine MD203694 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RH0002XInternal Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine MD203694 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD203694 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stat Home Health TritonHammond, LAHome health agency
West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bethesda Medical Clinic, Llc39717642592
Bethesda Urgent Care Llc71133992544
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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. Dr Shibu Varughese allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513
Entity NameBethesda Medical Clinic, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912271412
PECOS PAC ID: 3971764259
Enrollment ID: O20120412000686
Entity NameBethesda Urgent Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205459732
PECOS PAC ID: 7113399254
Enrollment ID: O20230217001989

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. Dr Shibu Varughese 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
Dr Shibu Varughese, MD
1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101,
Gretna, LA 70056-7057

Ph: (504) 265-8304		Dr Shibu Varughese, MD
1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101,
Gretna, LA 70056-7057

Ph: (504) 265-8304

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Internal Medicine in Gretna, LA


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