Udaya Kumar Kakarla, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Phoenix, AZ

Udaya Kumar Kakarla, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurosurgical Associates Ltd and his current practice location is 2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 406-3580.

Udaya Kumar Kakarla is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 43049) 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 1609056647.

Contact Information

Udaya Kumar Kakarla, MD
2910 N 3rd Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 406-3580
(602) 406-3493

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Physician's Profile

Full NameUdaya Kumar Kakarla
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience21 Years
Location2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, Arizona
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:
  • Udaya Kumar Kakarla attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609056647
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426188830
  • Enrollment ID: I20100611000125

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Udaya Kumar Kakarla such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609056647NPI-NPPES
523285MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XP3100XOrthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 43049 (Arizona)Secondary
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 43049 (Arizona)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 43049 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterPhoenix, AZHospital
Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical CenterPhoenix, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurosurgical Associates Ltd882099396778

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. Udaya Kumar Kakarla allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurosurgical Associates Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043202484
PECOS PAC ID: 8820993967
Enrollment ID: O20031203000219

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. Udaya Kumar Kakarla 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
Udaya Kumar Kakarla, MD
2910 N 3rd Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4434

Ph: (602) 406-3580
Udaya Kumar Kakarla, MD
2910 N 3rd Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Ph: (602) 406-3580

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