Kannan Thanikachalam, MBBS - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Mobile, AL

Kannan Thanikachalam, MBBS is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Roswell Park Cancer Institute and his current practice location is 1700 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (251) 435-1200.

Kannan Thanikachalam is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.40779) 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 1487060489.

Contact Information

Kannan Thanikachalam, MBBS
1700 Spring Hill Ave,
Mobile, AL 36604-1407
(251) 435-1200
(334) 284-9020

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKannan Thanikachalam
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience13 Years
Location1700 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, Alabama
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:
  • Kannan Thanikachalam graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487060489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2014
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476868134
  • Enrollment ID: I20230823002908

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kannan Thanikachalam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487060489NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 321116 (New York)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD.40779 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Baldwin InfirmaryBay minette, ALHospital
Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Roswell Park Cancer Institute3577475110209

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. Kannan Thanikachalam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRoswell Park Cancer Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720036593
PECOS PAC ID: 3577475110
Enrollment ID: O20031103000466

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. Kannan Thanikachalam 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
Kannan Thanikachalam, MBBS
1700 Spring Hill Ave,
Mobile, AL 36604-1407

Ph: (251) 435-1200
Kannan Thanikachalam, MBBS
1700 Spring Hill Ave,
Mobile, AL 36604-1407

Ph: (251) 435-1200

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