Dr Prashant Sharma, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Carrollton, GA

Dr Prashant Sharma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Carrollton, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates,pc and his current practice location is 157 Clinic Ave, Suite 201, Carrollton, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 214-2800.

Dr Prashant Sharma is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 69710) 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 1902059314.

Contact Information

Dr Prashant Sharma, MD
157 Clinic Ave, Suite 201,
Carrollton, GA 30117-4454
(770) 214-2800
(770) 214-2803

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Prashant Sharma
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience23 Years
Location157 Clinic Ave, Carrollton, Georgia
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 Prashant Sharma graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902059314
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/29/2008
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800951021
  • Enrollment ID: I20130626000838

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Prashant Sharma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902059314NPI-NPPES
003134544BMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 69710 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tanner Medical Center - CarrolltonCarrollton, GAHospital
Tanner Medical Center Villa RicaVilla rica, GAHospital
Higgins General HospitalBremen, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates,pc589078310412

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 Prashant Sharma allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Georgia Gastroenterology Associates,pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962594168
PECOS PAC ID: 5890783104
Enrollment ID: O20040505000392

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 Prashant Sharma 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 Prashant Sharma, MD
157 Clinic Ave Ste 201,
Carrollton, GA 30117-4454

Ph: (770) 214-2800
Dr Prashant Sharma, MD
157 Clinic Ave, Suite 201,
Carrollton, GA 30117-4454

Ph: (770) 214-2800

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