Dr Vijayaratna Chockalingam, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Phoenix, AZ

Dr Vijayaratna Chockalingam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. She is a member of the group practice Banner Physician Specialists Arizona Llc and her current practice location is 925 E Mcdowell Rd Fl 3, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 839-5895.

Dr Vijayaratna Chockalingam is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 48473) 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 1225299332.

Contact Information

Dr Vijayaratna Chockalingam, MD
925 E Mcdowell Rd Fl 3,
Phoenix, AZ 85006-2502
(602) 839-5895
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vijayaratna Chockalingam
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience19 Years
Location925 E Mcdowell Rd Fl 3, Phoenix, Arizona
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 Vijayaratna Chockalingam graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225299332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577786227
  • Enrollment ID: I20140527001018

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vijayaratna Chockalingam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225299332NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 48473 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Banner Physician Specialists Arizona Llc6204002272255

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 Vijayaratna Chockalingam allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBanner Physician Specialists Arizona Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316228802
PECOS PAC ID: 6204002272
Enrollment ID: O20111222000509

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 Vijayaratna Chockalingam 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 Vijayaratna Chockalingam, MD
925 E Mcdowell Rd Fl 3,
Phoenix, AZ 85006-2502

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Dr Vijayaratna Chockalingam, MD
925 E Mcdowell Rd Fl 3,
Phoenix, AZ 85006-2502

Ph: (602) 839-5895

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