Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Chicago, IL

Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from medical school in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. Her current practice location is 2222 W Division St Ste 116, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (773) 525-7720.

Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036058407) 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 1285622878.

Contact Information

Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi, MD
2222 W Division St Ste 116,
Chicago, IL 60622-3093
(773) 525-7720
(773) 525-9199

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVijayalakshmi Arekapudi
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience54 Years
Location2222 W Division St Ste 116, Chicago, Illinois
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:
  • Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi graduated from medical school in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285622878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648357681
  • Enrollment ID: I20080401000838

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285622878NPI-NPPES
036058407MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036058407 (Illinois)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. Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHumboldt Park Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740417153
PECOS PAC ID: 8921907072
Enrollment ID: O20040107000704
Entity NameLake Shore Medical Associates, Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093703688
PECOS PAC ID: 9638256670
Enrollment ID: O20080401000849

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. Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi 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
Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi, MD
2734 N Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60614-1321

Ph: (773) 525-7720
Vijayalakshmi Arekapudi, MD
2222 W Division St Ste 116,
Chicago, IL 60622-3093

Ph: (773) 525-7720

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