Rakesh B Vadhera, MBBS - Medicare Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Rakesh B Vadhera, MBBS is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 400 Harborside Dr, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-2222.

Rakesh B Vadhera is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K4282) 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 1831259381.

Contact Information

Rakesh B Vadhera, MBBS
400 Harborside Dr,
Galveston, TX 77555-0001
(409) 772-2222
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRakesh B Vadhera
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience45 Years
Location400 Harborside Dr, Galveston, Texas
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:
  • Rakesh B Vadhera graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831259381
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749334837
  • Enrollment ID: I20090825000370

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rakesh B Vadhera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831259381NPI-NPPES
050071423OtherTXRR MCR PTAN
042951601MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology K4282 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734883

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. Rakesh B Vadhera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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. Rakesh B Vadhera 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
Rakesh B Vadhera, MBBS
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Rakesh B Vadhera, MBBS
400 Harborside Dr,
Galveston, TX 77555-0001

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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