Mr Kakarla V Chalam, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Loma Linda, CA

Mr Kakarla V Chalam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Loma Linda, California. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm and his current practice location is 11370 Anderson St Ste 1800, Loma Linda, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (909) 558-2154.

Mr Kakarla V Chalam is licensed to practice in California (license number C149136) 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 1336112812.

Contact Information

Mr Kakarla V Chalam, MD
11370 Anderson St Ste 1800,
Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450
(909) 558-2154
(909) 558-2180

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Kakarla V Chalam
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience46 Years
Location11370 Anderson St Ste 1800, Loma Linda, California
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:
  • Mr Kakarla V Chalam graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336112812
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335323153
  • Enrollment ID: I20170717002582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Kakarla V Chalam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336112812NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME72613 (Florida)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology C149136 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma linda, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm11532278141065

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. Mr Kakarla V Chalam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFaculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205009917
PECOS PAC ID: 1153227814
Enrollment ID: O20031211000981

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. Mr Kakarla V Chalam 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
Mr Kakarla V Chalam, MD
11370 Anderson St Ste 1800,
Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450

Ph: (909) 558-2154
Mr Kakarla V Chalam, MD
11370 Anderson St Ste 1800,
Loma Linda, CA 92354-3450

Ph: (909) 558-2154

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