Dr Ramesh B Cherukuri, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Saginaw, MI

Dr Ramesh B Cherukuri, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mclaren Bay Region and his current practice location is 1015 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 754-3000.

Dr Ramesh B Cherukuri is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301049471) 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 1962482539.

Contact Information

Dr Ramesh B Cherukuri, MD
1015 S Washington Ave,
Saginaw, MI 48601-2556
(989) 754-3000
(989) 755-1365

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ramesh B Cherukuri
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location1015 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, Michigan
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 Ramesh B Cherukuri graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962482539
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638081169
  • Enrollment ID: I20090325000488

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ramesh B Cherukuri such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962482539NPI-NPPES
456675MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301049471 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mclaren Home HealthBay city, MIHome health agency
Mclaren Bay RegionBay city, MIHospital
Midmichigan Medical Center-west BranchWest branch, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mclaren Bay Region5597659011106

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 Ramesh B Cherukuri allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMclaren Bay Region
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508131087
PECOS PAC ID: 5597659011
Enrollment ID: O20040213000277
Entity NameMclaren Greater Lansing
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972878452
PECOS PAC ID: 7214833466
Enrollment ID: O20121226000286

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 Ramesh B Cherukuri 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 Ramesh B Cherukuri, MD
1015 S Washington Ave,
Saginaw, MI 48601-2556

Ph: (989) 754-3000
Dr Ramesh B Cherukuri, MD
1015 S Washington Ave,
Saginaw, MI 48601-2556

Ph: (989) 754-3000

Reviews and Comments


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