Dr Kanu K Patel, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in La Palma, CA

Dr Kanu K Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in La Palma, California. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 7851 Walker St, #103, La Palma, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (714) 739-4211.

Dr Kanu K Patel is licensed to practice in California (license number A32124) 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 1295758498.

Contact Information

Dr Kanu K Patel, MD
7851 Walker St, #103,
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 739-4211
(714) 739-4219

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kanu K Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience53 Years
Location7851 Walker St, La Palma, 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 Kanu K Patel graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295758498
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153503206
  • Enrollment ID: I20110310000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kanu K Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295758498NPI-NPPES
00A321240MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A32124 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
La Palma Intercommunity HospitalLa palma, CAHospital
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical CenterAnaheim, CAHospital
West Anaheim Medical CenterAnaheim, CAHospital

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 Kanu K Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKanu K Patel M D Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942501317
PECOS PAC ID: 8628250776
Enrollment ID: O20110310000220

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 Kanu K Patel 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 Kanu K Patel, MD
7851 Walker St, #103,
La Palma, CA 90623

Ph: (714) 739-4211
Dr Kanu K Patel, MD
7851 Walker St, #103,
La Palma, CA 90623

Ph: (714) 739-4211

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