Dr Syam S Vemulapalli, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Odessa, TX

Dr Syam S Vemulapalli, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Permian Gastroenterology Associates Llp and his current practice location is 315 E 5th St, Odessa, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (432) 333-3433.

Dr Syam S Vemulapalli is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M6440) 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 1740397397.

Contact Information

Dr Syam S Vemulapalli, MD
315 E 5th St,
Odessa, TX 79761-5133
(432) 333-3433
(432) 333-3450

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Syam S Vemulapalli
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience34 Years
Location315 E 5th St, Odessa, Texas
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 Syam S Vemulapalli graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740397397
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931192226
  • Enrollment ID: I20070815000282

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Syam S Vemulapalli such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740397397NPI-NPPES
1863466MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology M6440 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical Center HospitalOdessa, TXHospital
Odessa Regional Medical CenterOdessa, TXHospital
Winkler County Memorial HospitalKermit, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permian Gastroenterology Associates Llp55977110022

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 Syam S Vemulapalli allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermian Gastroenterology Associates Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295946259
PECOS PAC ID: 5597711002
Enrollment ID: O20050329000024

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 Syam S Vemulapalli 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 Syam S Vemulapalli, MD
315 E 5th St,
Odessa, TX 79761-5133

Ph: (432) 333-3433
Dr Syam S Vemulapalli, MD
315 E 5th St,
Odessa, TX 79761-5133

Ph: (432) 333-3433

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