Shikha Mehta, - Medicare Nephrology in Birmingham, AL

Shikha Mehta, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and her current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

Shikha Mehta is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 29288) 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 1740493386.

Contact Information

Shikha Mehta,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
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Physician's Profile

Full NameShikha Mehta
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience21 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
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:
  • Shikha Mehta graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740493386
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193840023
  • Enrollment ID: I20100916000232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shikha Mehta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740493386NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 29288 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital
Northwest Medical CenterWinfield, ALHospital
North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072328

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. Shikha Mehta allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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. Shikha Mehta 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
Shikha Mehta,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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Shikha Mehta,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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