Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. She went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc and her current practice location is 680 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 695-6868.

Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 69247) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1225395403.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly, MD
680 N Lake Shore Dr,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-6868
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience12 Years
Location680 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225395403
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2012
  • Last Update Date: 06/12/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012204860
  • Enrollment ID: I20181025000153

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225395403NPI-NPPES
1225395403MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 69247 (Wisconsin)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology ME128136 (Florida)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran HospitalMilwaukee, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc26683843711736

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 Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699720086
PECOS PAC ID: 2668384371
Enrollment ID: O20031120000259

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 Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly 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 Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly, MD
925 N 87th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53226-4812

Ph: (414) 456-2020
Dr Catherine Theresa Thuruthumaly, MD
680 N Lake Shore Dr,
Chicago, IL 60611

Ph: (312) 695-6868

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