Dr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Washington, DC

Dr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. She went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates and her current practice location is 2300 M St Nw Fl 4, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 741-3250.

Dr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD045049) 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 1619261187.

Contact Information

Dr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD
2300 M St Nw Fl 4,
Washington, DC 20037-1434
(202) 741-3250
(202) 741-3382

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience13 Years
Location2300 M St Nw Fl 4, Washington, District Of Columbia
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 Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619261187
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577855733
  • Enrollment ID: I20170719000529

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619261187NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD045049 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
George Washington Univ HospitalWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates4082528898634

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 Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMedical Faculty Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417990581
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528898
Enrollment ID: O20031117000341

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 Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar 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 Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD
2300 M St Nw Fl 4,
Washington, DC 20037-1434

Ph: (202) 741-3250
Dr Punam Ghanshyam Thakkar, MD
2300 M St Nw Fl 4,
Washington, DC 20037-1434

Ph: (202) 741-3250

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