Varun Patel, - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hershey, PA

Varun Patel, is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. His current practice location is 500 University Dr, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 531-6822.

Varun Patel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD480766) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1538691811.

Contact Information

Varun Patel,
500 University Dr,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
(717) 531-6822
(717) 531-4907

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVarun Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Location500 University Dr, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538691811
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2017
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062759434
  • Enrollment ID: I20220718001989

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Varun Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538691811NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology ME156005 (Florida)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD480766 (Pennsylvania)Primary

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. Varun Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Hospital Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225034234
PECOS PAC ID: 0749186153
Enrollment ID: O20031208000807

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. Varun Patel 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
Varun Patel,
500 University Dr, Mc Ca410,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Ph: (717) 531-5208
Varun Patel,
500 University Dr,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Ph: (717) 531-6822

Reviews and Comments


Otolaryngology Doctors in Hershey, PA

Neerav Goyal, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-8521    
Dr. Scott Walen, M.D., FRCSC
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    Fax: 717-531-4907
Dr. Jessyka G Lighthall, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    
Dr. Mark E. Whitaker, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-6822    Fax: 717-531-4907
Allison M Keane, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    
Sohrab Sohrabi, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 800-243-1455    
Irina Chaikov, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-8521    

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