Dr Shobha Shakamuri, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Longview, TX

Dr Shobha Shakamuri, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Longview, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice East Texas Kidney Specialists,pa and her current practice location is 3535 N Fourth St Ste 301, Longview, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 234-9992.

Dr Shobha Shakamuri is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G8756) 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 1902861446.

Contact Information

Dr Shobha Shakamuri, MD
3535 N Fourth St Ste 301,
Longview, TX 75605-0037
(903) 234-9992
(903) 234-8287

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shobha Shakamuri
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience51 Years
Location3535 N Fourth St Ste 301, Longview, Texas
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 Shobha Shakamuri graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902861446
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032013842
  • Enrollment ID: I20091217000214

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shobha Shakamuri such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902861446NPI-NPPES
752896100OtherTXCOMMERICAL
8B0770OtherTXBLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology G8756 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Longview Dialysis CenterLongview, TXDialysis facility
Christus Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TXHospital
Longview Regional Medical CenterLongview, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Texas Kidney Specialists,pa69018568066

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 Shobha Shakamuri allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEast Texas Kidney Specialists,pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184689622
PECOS PAC ID: 6901856806
Enrollment ID: O20050128000103

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 Shobha Shakamuri 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 Shobha Shakamuri, MD
3535 N Fourth St Ste 301,
Longview, TX 75605-0037

Ph: (903) 234-9992
Dr Shobha Shakamuri, MD
3535 N Fourth St Ste 301,
Longview, TX 75605-0037

Ph: (903) 234-9992

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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