B Narayan Ponakala, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

B Narayan Ponakala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois Sc and his current practice location is 7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (773) 229-8818.

B Narayan Ponakala is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036092811) 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 1457432742.

Contact Information

B Narayan Ponakala, MD
7001 W Archer Ave,
Chicago, IL 60638-2201
(773) 229-8818
(773) 229-8423



Physician's Profile

Full NameB Narayan Ponakala
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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:
  • B Narayan Ponakala graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457432742
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991615197
  • Enrollment ID: I20070103000317

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for B Narayan Ponakala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457432742NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036092811 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Loretto HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmology Consultants Of Illinois Sc14565898293

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLoretto Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447280284
PECOS PAC ID: 5193725893
Enrollment ID: O20070103000114

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Entity NameOphthalmology Consultants Of Illinois Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942638549
PECOS PAC ID: 1456589829
Enrollment ID: O20140109000694

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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. B Narayan Ponakala 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
B Narayan Ponakala, MD
409 W Ogden Ave,
Westmont, IL 60559-1421

Ph: (630) 964-9800
B Narayan Ponakala, MD
7001 W Archer Ave,
Chicago, IL 60638-2201

Ph: (773) 229-8818

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