Tina Kochar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Galveston, TX

Tina Kochar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Galveston, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and her current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-2222.

Tina Kochar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N5160) 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 1902000573.

Contact Information

Tina Kochar, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
(409) 772-2222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameTina Kochar
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience20 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas
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:
  • Tina Kochar graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902000573
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911037361
  • Enrollment ID: I20100610000679

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tina Kochar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902000573NPI-NPPES
2776437658OtherMYUTMB 2776437658-COMMERCIAL NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine BP1-0022247 (Texas)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology N5160 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Victory Lakes DialysisDickinson, TXDialysis facility
Davita - South Shore Dialysis CenterLeague city, TXDialysis facility
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. Tina Kochar allows following entities to bill medicare on her 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. Tina Kochar 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
Tina Kochar, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Tina Kochar, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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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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