Dr John Nadakavukaran, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Porterville, CA

Dr John Nadakavukaran, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Porterville, California. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Comfort Anesthesia Associates Inc and his current practice location is 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 791-4745.

Dr John Nadakavukaran is licensed to practice in California (license number A74532) 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 1164582177.

Contact Information

Dr John Nadakavukaran, MD
465 W Putnam Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257-3320
(559) 791-4745
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Nadakavukaran
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience32 Years
Location465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, 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 John Nadakavukaran graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164582177
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/13/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890830574
  • Enrollment ID: I20100305000278

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Nadakavukaran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164582177NPI-NPPES
00A745320MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A74532 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventist Health DelanoDelano, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Comfort Anesthesia Associates Inc600297548966

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 John Nadakavukaran allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameComfort Anesthesia Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043466550
PECOS PAC ID: 6002975489
Enrollment ID: O20081030000718
Entity NameParamount Anesthesia Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598901308
PECOS PAC ID: 1850458829
Enrollment ID: O20090318000245

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 John Nadakavukaran 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 John Nadakavukaran, MD
2635 G St,
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2813

Ph: (661) 633-1500
Dr John Nadakavukaran, MD
465 W Putnam Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257-3320

Ph: (559) 791-4745

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 465 W Putnam, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-784-1110    Fax: 559-791-4733

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