Purvisha J Patel, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Germantown, TN

Purvisha J Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Germantown, Tennessee. She went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Advanced Dermatology And Skin Cancer Associates, Pllc, Advanced Dermatology And Skin Cancer Associates, Pllc and her current practice location is 7658 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 759-2322.

Purvisha J Patel is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 41853) 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 1174637433.

Contact Information

Purvisha J Patel, MD
7658 Poplar Pike,
Germantown, TN 38138-5941
(901) 759-2322
(901) 759-2077

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePurvisha J Patel
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience22 Years
Location7658 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tennessee
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:
  • Purvisha J Patel attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174637433
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971502980
  • Enrollment ID: I20080506000653

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Purvisha J Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174637433NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 19882 (Mississippi)Secondary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery 41853 (Tennessee)Secondary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery 19882 (Mississippi)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 41853 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Dermatology And Skin Cancer Associates, Pllc21635018345
Advanced Dermatology And Skin Cancer Associates, Pllc21635018345

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. Purvisha J Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAdvanced Dermatology And Skin Cancer Associates, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265604888
PECOS PAC ID: 2163501834
Enrollment ID: O20080506000665

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. Purvisha J Patel 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
Purvisha J Patel, MD
7658 Poplar Pike,
Germantown, TN 38138

Ph: (901) 759-2322
Purvisha J Patel, MD
7658 Poplar Pike,
Germantown, TN 38138-5941

Ph: (901) 759-2322

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