Dr Shyam J Thakkar, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Morgantown, WV

Dr Shyam J Thakkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Morgantown, West Virginia. He went to Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice West Virginia University Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 598-4800.

Dr Shyam J Thakkar is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 30113) 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 1437243383.

Contact Information

Dr Shyam J Thakkar, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Morgantown, WV 26506-1200
(304) 598-4800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shyam J Thakkar
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience23 Years
Location1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, West Virginia
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 Shyam J Thakkar attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437243383
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507932357
  • Enrollment ID: I20210115000587

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shyam J Thakkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437243383NPI-NPPES
3810012598MedicaidWV
102165370MedicaidPA
3114347MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD424393 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 30113 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Virginia University HospitalsMorgantown, WVHospital
Wheeling HospitalWheeling, WVHospital
Garrett County Memorial HospitalOakland, MDHospital
Uniontown HospitalUniontown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Virginia University Medical Corporation10522245651621

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 Shyam J Thakkar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Virginia University Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275504508
PECOS PAC ID: 1052224565
Enrollment ID: O20031111000207

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 Shyam J Thakkar 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 Shyam J Thakkar, MD
1307 Federal St, Suite B100,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769

Ph: (412) 359-8900
Dr Shyam J Thakkar, MD
1 Medical Center Dr,
Morgantown, WV 26506-1200

Ph: (304) 598-4800

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