Dr Prasad B Panthagani, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bloomfield, CT

Dr Prasad B Panthagani, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bloomfield, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 701 Cottage Grove Rd, Suite B210, Bloomfield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 242-9090.

Dr Prasad B Panthagani is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 044859) 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 1609945427.

Contact Information

Dr Prasad B Panthagani, MD
701 Cottage Grove Rd, Suite B210,
Bloomfield, CT 06002-3080
(860) 242-9090
(860) 242-9191

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Prasad B Panthagani
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location701 Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield, Connecticut
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 Prasad B Panthagani graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609945427
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749274389
  • Enrollment ID: I20070615000021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Prasad B Panthagani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609945427NPI-NPPES
001448598MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 044859 (Connecticut)Primary

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 Prasad B Panthagani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreater Hartford Ophthalmology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780868992
PECOS PAC ID: 2062595382
Enrollment ID: O20080211000228
Entity NameRefocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548874936
PECOS PAC ID: 5597176834
Enrollment ID: O20201118000388

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 Prasad B Panthagani 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 Prasad B Panthagani, MD
701 Cottage Grove Road, Suite B210,
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Ph: (860) 242-9191
Dr Prasad B Panthagani, MD
701 Cottage Grove Rd, Suite B210,
Bloomfield, CT 06002-3080

Ph: (860) 242-9090

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