Dr Jitendra I Vasandani, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Lubbock, TX

Dr Jitendra I Vasandani, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates-tx Pllc and his current practice location is 10705 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 701-5210.

Dr Jitendra I Vasandani is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K9691) 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 1194707406.

Contact Information

Dr Jitendra I Vasandani, MD
10705 Milwaukee Avenue,
Lubbock, TX 78424
(806) 701-5210
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jitendra I Vasandani
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience29 Years
Location10705 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, Texas
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 Jitendra I Vasandani graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194707406
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870547169
  • Enrollment ID: I20050309000818

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jitendra I Vasandani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194707406NPI-NPPES
100264101OtherTXFIRSTCARE
00680ROtherTXBCBS GROUP
CJ4139OtherTXRAILROAD MEDICARE
8445N3OtherTXBCBS
4637990001OtherTXMEDICARE NSC
040221603MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology K9691 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
Grace Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
University Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
Medical Arts HospitalLamesa, TXHospital
Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates-tx Pllc600219438820

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 Jitendra I Vasandani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmerican Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates-tx Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639521859
PECOS PAC ID: 6002194388
Enrollment ID: O20161021001009

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 Jitendra I Vasandani 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 Jitendra I Vasandani, MD
10705 Milwaukee Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79424-6153

Ph: (806) 744-7223
Dr Jitendra I Vasandani, MD
10705 Milwaukee Avenue,
Lubbock, TX 78424

Ph: (806) 701-5210

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