Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Galveston, TX

Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-0817.

Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M4419) 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 1215016837.

Contact Information

Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1022
(409) 772-0817
(409) 772-0885

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVinod Kumar Panchbhavi
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas
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:
  • Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215016837
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517869126
  • Enrollment ID: I20040123000730

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215016837NPI-NPPES
162893501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery M4419 (Texas)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery M4419 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734883

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. Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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. Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi 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
Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1022

Ph: (409) 772-0817
Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1022

Ph: (409) 772-0817

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