Dr Lekha K George, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Memphis, TN

Dr Lekha K George, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock and her current practice location is 1325 Eastmoreland,, Suite 360, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 448-7782.

Dr Lekha K George is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M8667) 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 1184859993.

Contact Information

Dr Lekha K George, MD
1325 Eastmoreland,, Suite 360,
Memphis, TN 38104-7514
(901) 448-7782
(901) 448-5832

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lekha K George
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience31 Years
Location1325 Eastmoreland,, Memphis, 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 Lekha K George graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184859993
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668525718
  • Enrollment ID: I20190131001245

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lekha K George such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184859993NPI-NPPES
179388MedicaidAL
00007014MedicaidMS
003182121AMedicaidGA
1515156MedicaidTN
1184859993MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 44391 (Tennessee)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 4301508289 (Michigan)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 44391 (Tennessee)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology M8667 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lubbock Dialysis Center-redbudLubbock, TXDialysis facility
Bio Medical Applications Of Texas, IncLubbock, TXDialysis facility
University Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock4385549674318

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 Lekha K George allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063461358
PECOS PAC ID: 4385549674
Enrollment ID: O20110318000468

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 Lekha K George 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 Lekha K George, MD
3601 4th St,
Lubbock, TX 79430-0002

Ph: (806) 743-3150
Dr Lekha K George, MD
1325 Eastmoreland,, Suite 360,
Memphis, TN 38104-7514

Ph: (901) 448-7782

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