Shekhar K Challa, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Topeka, KS

Shekhar K Challa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Kansas Medical Clinic Pa and his current practice location is 2200 Sw 6th Ave, Topeka, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (785) 354-8518.

Shekhar K Challa is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 0421714) 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 1144291733.

Contact Information

Shekhar K Challa, MD
2200 Sw 6th Ave,
Topeka, KS 66606-1707
(785) 354-8518
(785) 354-1255

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Physician's Profile

Full NameShekhar K Challa
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience46 Years
Location2200 Sw 6th Ave, Topeka, Kansas
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:
  • Shekhar K Challa graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144291733
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911949938
  • Enrollment ID: I20050531000619

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shekhar K Challa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144291733NPI-NPPES
110170930OtherRR MEDICARE
100205920DMedicaidKS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 0421714 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kansas Medical Clinic Pa498159233444

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. Shekhar K Challa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKansas Medical Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508877523
PECOS PAC ID: 4981592334
Enrollment ID: O20040308000496

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. Shekhar K Challa 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
Shekhar K Challa, MD
2200 Sw 6th Ave, Ste 104,
Topeka, KS 66606-1707

Ph: (785) 354-8518
Shekhar K Challa, MD
2200 Sw 6th Ave,
Topeka, KS 66606-1707

Ph: (785) 354-8518

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