Biju P Kunhiraman, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Yakima, WA

Biju P Kunhiraman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Yakima, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians and his current practice location is 1470 N 16th Ave, Yakima, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 965-1980.

Biju P Kunhiraman is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 15059R) 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 1740221506.

Contact Information

Biju P Kunhiraman, MD
1470 N 16th Ave,
Yakima, WA 98902-1381
(509) 965-1980
(509) 225-2713

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBiju P Kunhiraman
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience27 Years
Location1470 N 16th Ave, Yakima, Washington
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:
  • Biju P Kunhiraman graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740221506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789624792
  • Enrollment ID: I20080826000259

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Biju P Kunhiraman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740221506NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 15059R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Virginia Mason MemorialYakima, WAHospital
Kittitas Valley Community HospitalEllensburg, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians1557391596257

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. Biju P Kunhiraman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameYakima Valley Memorial Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306933940
PECOS PAC ID: 1557391596
Enrollment ID: O20050818000714

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. Biju P Kunhiraman 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
Biju P Kunhiraman, MD
3800 Summitview Ave,
Yakima, WA 98902-2715

Ph: (509) 965-1980
Biju P Kunhiraman, MD
1470 N 16th Ave,
Yakima, WA 98902-1381

Ph: (509) 965-1980

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