Dr Rishi Kumar Agarwal, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Rishi Kumar Agarwal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1 Independence Plz, Suite 900, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 271-8000.

Dr Rishi Kumar Agarwal is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 29343) 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 1164625257.

Contact Information

Dr Rishi Kumar Agarwal, MD
1 Independence Plz, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2629
(205) 271-8000
(205) 271-8050

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rishi Kumar Agarwal
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience17 Years
Location1 Independence Plz, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Rishi Kumar Agarwal attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164625257
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901081678
  • Enrollment ID: I20130625000820

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rishi Kumar Agarwal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164625257NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 29343 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, ALHospital
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates Pc953710759447

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 Rishi Kumar Agarwal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBirmingham Gastroenterology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366406514
PECOS PAC ID: 9537107594
Enrollment ID: O20050420000545

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 Rishi Kumar Agarwal 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 Rishi Kumar Agarwal, MD
1 Independence Plz, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2629

Ph: (205) 271-8000
Dr Rishi Kumar Agarwal, MD
1 Independence Plz, Suite 900,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2629

Ph: (205) 271-8000

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