Dr Keerthana Akkineni, MD - Medicare Neurology in Nashville, TN

Dr Keerthana Akkineni, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. She is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and her current practice location is 1161 21st Ave S, A-1124 Mcn, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 936-2287.

Dr Keerthana Akkineni is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 61078) 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 1275928715.

Contact Information

Dr Keerthana Akkineni, MD
1161 21st Ave S, A-1124 Mcn,
Nashville, TN 37232-2551
(615) 936-2287
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Keerthana Akkineni
GenderFemale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience11 Years
Location1161 21st Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee
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 Keerthana Akkineni graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275928715
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/01/2015
  • Last Update Date: 03/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133542806
  • Enrollment ID: I20200714001253

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Keerthana Akkineni such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275928715NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 278546 (Massachusetts)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 61078 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162742

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 Keerthana Akkineni allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

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 Keerthana Akkineni 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 Keerthana Akkineni, MD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

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Dr Keerthana Akkineni, MD
1161 21st Ave S, A-1124 Mcn,
Nashville, TN 37232-2551

Ph: (615) 936-2287

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