Vimal C Sharma, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Richland, WA

Vimal C Sharma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Richland, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 712 Swift Blvd Ste 8, Richland, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 943-5664.

Vimal C Sharma is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00032035) 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 1952468795.

Contact Information

Vimal C Sharma, MD
712 Swift Blvd Ste 8,
Richland, WA 99352-3578
(509) 943-5664
(509) 943-5443

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVimal C Sharma
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience43 Years
Location712 Swift Blvd Ste 8, Richland, Washington
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:
  • Vimal C Sharma graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952468795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153472758
  • Enrollment ID: I20090622000277

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vimal C Sharma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952468795NPI-NPPES
1100825MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD00032035 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tri-cities Home HealthKennewick, WAHome health agency
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WAHospital

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. Vimal C Sharma allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVimal Sharma Md Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861668121
PECOS PAC ID: 7416008016
Enrollment ID: O20090622000280

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. Vimal C Sharma 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
Vimal C Sharma, MD
712 Swift Blvd Ste 8,
Richland, WA 99352-3578

Ph: (509) 943-5664
Vimal C Sharma, MD
712 Swift Blvd Ste 8,
Richland, WA 99352-3578

Ph: (509) 943-5664

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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