Venkata Babu Kantamneni, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Decatur, AL

Venkata Babu Kantamneni, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Decatur Digestive Diseases Pc and his current practice location is 2828 Highway 31 South, Suite 117, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 351-2116.

Venkata Babu Kantamneni is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00014244) 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 1851377527.

Contact Information

Venkata Babu Kantamneni, MD
2828 Highway 31 South, Suite 117,
Decatur, AL 35602
(256) 351-2116
(256) 351-2128

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVenkata Babu Kantamneni
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience45 Years
Location2828 Highway 31 South, Decatur, Alabama
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:
  • Venkata Babu Kantamneni graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851377527
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800860206
  • Enrollment ID: I20110203000446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Venkata Babu Kantamneni such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851377527NPI-NPPES
000045596MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 00014244 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Decatur Digestive Diseases Pc43856187844

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. Venkata Babu Kantamneni allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDecatur Digestive Diseases Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245313519
PECOS PAC ID: 4385618784
Enrollment ID: O20040823000306

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. Venkata Babu Kantamneni 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
Venkata Babu Kantamneni, MD
2828 Highway 31 South Suite 117, Po Box 3017,
Decatur, AL 35602

Ph: (256) 351-2116
Venkata Babu Kantamneni, MD
2828 Highway 31 South, Suite 117,
Decatur, AL 35602

Ph: (256) 351-2116

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