Dr Kotthegal P Eshwar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Mcallen, TX

Dr Kotthegal P Eshwar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1964 and has 60 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice South Texas Kidney Specialists, P.a. and his current practice location is 1901 S 1st St, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 631-6136.

Dr Kotthegal P Eshwar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J7949) 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 1831198654.

Contact Information

Dr Kotthegal P Eshwar, MD
1901 S 1st St,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1228
(956) 631-6136
(956) 631-1848

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kotthegal P Eshwar
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience60 Years
Location1901 S 1st St, Mcallen, 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 Kotthegal P Eshwar graduated from medical school in 1964
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831198654
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305852468
  • Enrollment ID: I20100914000574

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kotthegal P Eshwar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831198654NPI-NPPES
100470701MedicaidTX
390007123OtherPALMETTO MEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology J7949 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Texas Kidney Specialists, P.a.923411883715

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 Kotthegal P Eshwar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Texas Kidney Specialists, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629195177
PECOS PAC ID: 9234118837
Enrollment ID: O20040720000260

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 Kotthegal P Eshwar 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 Kotthegal P Eshwar, MD
1901 S 1st St,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1228

Ph: (956) 631-6136
Dr Kotthegal P Eshwar, MD
1901 S 1st St,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1228

Ph: (956) 631-6136

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