Dr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, MD - Medicare Pediatrics in Danville, PA

Dr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology" physician in Danville, Pennsylvania. Her current practice location is 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 271-6266.

Dr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD427176) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1588629539.

Contact Information

Dr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-1339
(570) 271-6266
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi
GenderFemale
SpecialityPediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology
Location100 N Academy Ave, Danville, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588629539
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092749382
  • Enrollment ID: I20050926000955

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588629539NPI-NPPES
101384971MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0214XPediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology MD427176 (Pennsylvania)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 Vasanthi Pugazhendhi allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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 Vasanthi Pugazhendhi 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 Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Vasanthi Pugazhendhi, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-1339

Ph: (570) 271-6266

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Pediatrics Doctors in Danville, PA

Maura Elizabeth Gable, D.O.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-7910    
Dr. Emily M. Feldmann, D.O.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-5600    Fax: 570-271-5851
Dr. Swathi Mannava Gowtham, MD
Pediatrics
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-7910    Fax: 570-271-6002
Dr. Carlos R. Perez, M.D.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-6266    
Dr. Mahmoud T. Sabri, M.D.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-6052    
Dr. Bonnie A. Salbert, D.O.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-6440    Fax: 570-271-6002
Dr. Janis F. Maksimak, M.D.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Phone: 570-271-5600    Fax: 570-271-5851

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