Dr Rangaswamy Lokchander, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Toms River, NJ

Dr Rangaswamy Lokchander, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Toms River, New Jersey. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Associates Of New Jersey Llc and his current practice location is 301 Lakehurst Rd, Toms River, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 281-1590.

Dr Rangaswamy Lokchander is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MA05317100) 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 1154460269.

Contact Information

Dr Rangaswamy Lokchander, MD
301 Lakehurst Rd,
Toms River, NJ 08755-7335
(732) 281-1590
(732) 281-1593

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rangaswamy Lokchander
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience47 Years
Location301 Lakehurst Rd, Toms River, New Jersey
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 Rangaswamy Lokchander graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154460269
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931004892
  • Enrollment ID: I20031211000051

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rangaswamy Lokchander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154460269NPI-NPPES
0508705MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MA05317100 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Medical CenterToms river, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Associates Of New Jersey Llc428470665669

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 Rangaswamy Lokchander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOcean Family Gastroenterology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831238955
PECOS PAC ID: 0547165672
Enrollment ID: O20031203000194
Entity NameGastroenterology Associates Of New Jersey Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497932271
PECOS PAC ID: 4284706656
Enrollment ID: O20081007000052

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 Rangaswamy Lokchander 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 Rangaswamy Lokchander, MD
301 Lakehurst Rd,
Toms River, NJ 08755-7335

Ph: (732) 281-1590
Dr Rangaswamy Lokchander, MD
301 Lakehurst Rd,
Toms River, NJ 08755-7335

Ph: (732) 281-1590

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