Venkateswara P Poola, MBBS - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Springfield, IL

Venkateswara P Poola, MBBS is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Siu Physicians And Surgeons Inc and his current practice location is 315 W Carpenter St, 1st Floor, Springfield, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 545-8000.

Venkateswara P Poola is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-135600) 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 1821248881.

Contact Information

Venkateswara P Poola, MBBS
315 W Carpenter St, 1st Floor,
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-8000
(217) 545-0952

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVenkateswara P Poola
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience27 Years
Location315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, Illinois
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:
  • Venkateswara P Poola graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821248881
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123152220
  • Enrollment ID: I20141017001840

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Venkateswara P Poola such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821248881NPI-NPPES
036135600MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036-135600 (Illinois)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 036-135600 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Medical CenterSpringfield, ILHospital
St Johns HospitalSpringfield, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Siu Physicians And Surgeons Inc2365352820282

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. Venkateswara P Poola allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSiu Physicians & Surgeons Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558385989
PECOS PAC ID: 2365352820
Enrollment ID: O20031222000769

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. Venkateswara P Poola 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
Venkateswara P Poola, MBBS
Po Box 19677,
Springfield, IL 62794-9677

Ph: (217) 545-8000
Venkateswara P Poola, MBBS
315 W Carpenter St, 1st Floor,
Springfield, IL 62702

Ph: (217) 545-8000

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