Ponathpur K Prahalad, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Scranton, PA

Ponathpur K Prahalad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 346-7797.

Ponathpur K Prahalad is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD026116E) 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 1578544508.

Contact Information

Ponathpur K Prahalad, MD
1800 Mulberry St,
Scranton, PA 18510-2369
(570) 346-7797
(570) 342-9802

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePonathpur K Prahalad
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience47 Years
Location1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Ponathpur K Prahalad graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578544508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991781544
  • Enrollment ID: I20100729000253

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ponathpur K Prahalad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578544508NPI-NPPES
0975904MedicaidPA
050079858OtherPARR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD026116E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012841

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. Ponathpur K Prahalad allows following entities to bill medicare on his 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. Ponathpur K Prahalad 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
Ponathpur K Prahalad, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Ponathpur K Prahalad, MD
1800 Mulberry St,
Scranton, PA 18510-2369

Ph: (570) 346-7797

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