Dr Arunkumar Thunga, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Palm Springs, CA

Dr Arunkumar Thunga, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Palm Springs, California. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Coachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 323-6511.

Dr Arunkumar Thunga is licensed to practice in California (license number A102783) 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 1619955572.

Contact Information

Dr Arunkumar Thunga, MD
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-4872
(760) 323-6511
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arunkumar Thunga
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience27 Years
Location1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, 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:
  • Dr Arunkumar Thunga graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619955572
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698766467
  • Enrollment ID: I20090323000516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arunkumar Thunga such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619955572NPI-NPPES
200260020AMedicaidKS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 04-30630 (Kansas)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology A102783 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation569813196977

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 Arunkumar Thunga allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePalm Springs Anesthesia Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083928501
PECOS PAC ID: 6406049592
Enrollment ID: O20101021000600
Entity NameCoachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013662048
PECOS PAC ID: 5698131969
Enrollment ID: O20230512000330

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 Arunkumar Thunga 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 Arunkumar Thunga, MD
10 Commerce Dr,
New Rochelle, NY 10801-5253

Ph: (914) 637-3530
Dr Arunkumar Thunga, MD
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-4872

Ph: (760) 323-6511

Reviews and Comments


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