Vinay B Gowda, MD - Medicare Pathology in Decatur, GA

Vinay B Gowda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Decatur, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Diagnostic Pathology Associates Pc and his current practice location is 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 501-5256.

Vinay B Gowda is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 59160) 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 1558494690.

Contact Information

Vinay B Gowda, MD
2701 N Decatur Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033-5918
(404) 501-5256
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Physician's Profile

Full NameVinay B Gowda
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience23 Years
Location2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, Georgia
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:
  • Vinay B Gowda graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558494690
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/22/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042311995
  • Enrollment ID: I20070723000650

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vinay B Gowda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558494690NPI-NPPES
P00605278OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE - EASTSIDE
P00698646OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE-DEKALB
775076527A- EASTSIDEMedicaidGA
775076527B - DEKALBMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 59160 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Henry HospitalStockbridge, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Diagnostic Pathology Associates Pc82244494182

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. Vinay B Gowda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDekalb Pathology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376641290
PECOS PAC ID: 1254436322
Enrollment ID: O20070418000242
Entity NameDiagnostic Pathology Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588279772
PECOS PAC ID: 8224449418
Enrollment ID: O20201118003382

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. Vinay B Gowda 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
Vinay B Gowda, MD
Po Box 1457,
Bluefield, WV 24701-1457

Ph: () -
Vinay B Gowda, MD
2701 N Decatur Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033-5918

Ph: (404) 501-5256

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