Dr Shibu Varughese, MD - Medicare Pharmacist in Gretna, LA

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Dr Shibu Varughese, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" provider in Gretna, Louisiana. His current practice location is 1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 265-8304.

Dr Shibu Varughese is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD203694) 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 1346475506.

Contact Information

Dr Shibu Varughese, MD
1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101,
Gretna, LA 70056-7057
(504) 265-8304
(504) 309-4193

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shibu Varughese
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Shibu Varughese attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346475506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shibu Varughese such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346475506NPI-NPPES
2107780MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
183500000XPharmacist PS31922 (Florida)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine ME104707 (Florida)Secondary
207RG0300XInternal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine MD203694 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RH0002XInternal Medicine - Hospice And Palliative Medicine MD203694 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD203694 (Louisiana)Primary

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. Dr Shibu Varughese 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
Dr Shibu Varughese, MD
1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101,
Gretna, LA 70056-7057

Ph: (504) 265-8304		Dr Shibu Varughese, MD
1620 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste101,
Gretna, LA 70056-7057

Ph: (504) 265-8304

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Internal Medicine in Gretna, LA


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