Ponnandai S Somasundar, MD - Medicare Surgical Oncology in Providence, RI

Ponnandai S Somasundar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Surgical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Prospect Chartercare Rwmc, Llc and his current practice location is 50 Maude St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 456-2441.

Ponnandai S Somasundar is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD12223) 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 1538212923.

Contact Information

Ponnandai S Somasundar, MD
50 Maude St,
Providence, RI 02908-4325
(401) 456-2441
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePonnandai S Somasundar
GenderMale
SpecialitySurgical Oncology
Experience34 Years
Location50 Maude St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • Ponnandai S Somasundar graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538212923
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577667443
  • Enrollment ID: I20070402000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ponnandai S Somasundar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538212923NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD12223 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Roger Williams Medical CenterProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prospect Chartercare Rwmc, Llc054749269650

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. Ponnandai S Somasundar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProspect Chartercare Rwmc, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285059287
PECOS PAC ID: 0547492696
Enrollment ID: O20140728001672

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. Ponnandai S Somasundar 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
Ponnandai S Somasundar, MD
50 Maude St,
Providence, RI 02908-4325

Ph: (401) 456-4897
Ponnandai S Somasundar, MD
50 Maude St,
Providence, RI 02908-4325

Ph: (401) 456-2441

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