Suman Shekar, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Bowling Green, KY

Suman Shekar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc and her current practice location is 1901 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 901-0629.

Suman Shekar is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 48337) 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 1265750897.

Contact Information

Suman Shekar, MD
1901 Scottsville Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42104-3303
(270) 901-0629
(270) 901-0892

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSuman Shekar
GenderFemale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience18 Years
Location1901 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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:
  • Suman Shekar graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265750897
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2010
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335465699
  • Enrollment ID: I20160225000102

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Suman Shekar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265750897NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 48337 (Kentucky)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 48337 (Kentucky)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Medical Center (bowling Green)Bowling green, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc5496667628238

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. Suman Shekar allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCommonwealth Health Corporation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881109304
PECOS PAC ID: 5496667628
Enrollment ID: O20040916000800

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. Suman Shekar 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
Suman Shekar, MD
1901 Scottsville Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42104-3303

Ph: (270) 901-0629
Suman Shekar, MD
1901 Scottsville Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42104-3303

Ph: (270) 901-0629

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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