Dr Suneetha Morthala, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Columbia, SC

Dr Suneetha Morthala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. Her current practice location is 2233 Clemson Rd, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 462-2824.

Dr Suneetha Morthala is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 28893) 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 1407880941.

Contact Information

Dr Suneetha Morthala, MD
2233 Clemson Rd,
Columbia, SC 29229-8016
(803) 462-2824
(803) 386-0283

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Suneetha Morthala
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience26 Years
Location2233 Clemson Rd, Columbia, South Carolina
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 Suneetha Morthala graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407880941
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264445626
  • Enrollment ID: I20060801000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Suneetha Morthala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407880941NPI-NPPES
288931MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 28893 (South Carolina)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 28893 (South Carolina)Primary

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 Suneetha Morthala allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSandhills Rheumatology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649526997
PECOS PAC ID: 3072765783
Enrollment ID: O20121204000052

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 Suneetha Morthala 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 Suneetha Morthala, MD
4611 Hard Scrabble Rd, Suite 359,
Columbia, SC 29229-8584

Ph: (803) 462-2824
Dr Suneetha Morthala, MD
2233 Clemson Rd,
Columbia, SC 29229-8016

Ph: (803) 462-2824

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