Dr Shalini Rao Kanneganti, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Tacoma, WA

Dr Shalini Rao Kanneganti, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). She is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and her current practice location is 3315 S 23rd St, Ste 200, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 552-1200.

Dr Shalini Rao Kanneganti is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60297035) 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 1639326192.

Contact Information

Dr Shalini Rao Kanneganti, MD
3315 S 23rd St, Ste 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1605
(253) 552-1200
(253) 552-1239

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shalini Rao Kanneganti
GenderFemale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience22 Years
Location3315 S 23rd St, Tacoma, Washington
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 Shalini Rao Kanneganti graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639326192
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385894443
  • Enrollment ID: I20121025000524

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shalini Rao Kanneganti such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639326192NPI-NPPES
0299319OtherWASTATE L&I
0299812OtherWASTATE L&I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 70957 (Arizona)Secondary
208600000XSurgery MD60297035 (Washington)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD60297035 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital
St Anthony HospitalGig harbor, WAHospital
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661173

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 Shalini Rao Kanneganti allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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 Shalini Rao Kanneganti 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 Shalini Rao Kanneganti, MD
3315 S 23rd St, Ste 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1605

Ph: (253) 552-1200
Dr Shalini Rao Kanneganti, MD
3315 S 23rd St, Ste 200,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1605

Ph: (253) 552-1200

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