Dr Keerthana Paladugu, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Worcester, MA

Dr Keerthana Paladugu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 119 Belmont St, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 334-8515.

Dr Keerthana Paladugu is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 272718) 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 1477962736.

Contact Information

Dr Keerthana Paladugu, MD
119 Belmont St,
Worcester, MA 01605-2903
(508) 334-8515
(508) 334-6490

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Keerthana Paladugu
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience15 Years
Location119 Belmont St, Worcester, Massachusetts
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 Keerthana Paladugu graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477962736
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/11/2014
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820360423
  • Enrollment ID: I20170816003369

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Keerthana Paladugu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477962736NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 272718 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 272718 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Umass Memorial Medical Center/university CampusWorcester, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc42845398911898

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 Paladugu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUmass Memorial Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760445373
PECOS PAC ID: 4284539891
Enrollment ID: O20040113000267

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 Paladugu 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 Paladugu, MD
Po Box 415348 2nd Fl,
Boston, MA 02241-5348

Ph: (800) 225-8885
Dr Keerthana Paladugu, MD
119 Belmont St,
Worcester, MA 01605-2903

Ph: (508) 334-8515

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