Dr George J Rakkar, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Redwood City, CA

Dr George J Rakkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Redwood City, California. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Remedy Medical Group and his current practice location is 363 Main St Ste C, Redwood City, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 306-9490.

Dr George J Rakkar is licensed to practice in California (license number A155423) 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 1114363066.

Contact Information

Dr George J Rakkar, MD
363 Main St Ste C,
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 306-9490
(650) 306-0250

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George J Rakkar
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience11 Years
Location363 Main St Ste C, Redwood City, 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 George J Rakkar attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114363066
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2013
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022371921
  • Enrollment ID: I20180918003828

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George J Rakkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114363066NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A155423 (California)Secondary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine A155423 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Remedy Medical Group76181660919

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 George J Rakkar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRemedy Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952601353
PECOS PAC ID: 7618166091
Enrollment ID: O20110118000052
Entity NameCep America - Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790401438
PECOS PAC ID: 3678897915
Enrollment ID: O20150115001110

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 George J Rakkar 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 George J Rakkar, MD
363 Main St Ste C,
Redwood City, CA 94063-1729

Ph: (650) 306-9490
Dr George J Rakkar, MD
363 Main St Ste C,
Redwood City, CA 94063

Ph: (650) 306-9490

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