Dr Alan J Watanabe, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Columbus, IN

Dr Alan J Watanabe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Columbus, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Columbus Regional Health Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 4050 Central Avenue, Columbus, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 376-9427.

Dr Alan J Watanabe is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01032855) 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 1518961507.

Contact Information

Dr Alan J Watanabe, MD
4050 Central Avenue,
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-9427
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alan J Watanabe
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience41 Years
Location4050 Central Avenue, Columbus, Indiana
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 Alan J Watanabe attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518961507
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375521875
  • Enrollment ID: I20070607000545

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan J Watanabe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518961507NPI-NPPES
000000991459OtherINANTHEM PIN
100342750MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 01032855 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
American Nursing Care IncColumbus, INHome health agency
Intrepid Usa Healthcare ServicesAvon, INHome health agency
Kindred At HomeIndianapolis, INHome health agency
Columbus Regional HospitalColumbus, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbus Regional Health Physicians Llc1052612314192

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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. Dr Alan J Watanabe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbus Regional Health Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336510098
PECOS PAC ID: 1052612314
Enrollment ID: O20151211000054

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As next enrollment period approaches, states wrestle with exchange issues from last year

In Washington state, officials are still trying to resolve billing and computer issues related to 1,300 accounts. In Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick says the problem-plagued website is now fixed and ready to go when enrollment opens Nov. 15, but at an additional cost of $26 million. And in Minnesota, a new plan enters the MNSure marketplace.

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Echo commences development of new transdermal biosensor for continuous lactate monitoring

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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. Dr Alan J Watanabe 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 Alan J Watanabe, MD
Po Box 775383,
Chicago, IL 60677-5383

Ph: (812) 376-5315
Dr Alan J Watanabe, MD
4050 Central Avenue,
Columbus, IN 47203

Ph: (812) 376-9427

News Archive

Some hospitals continue with elective surgeries despite COVID-19 crisis

In the same week that physicians at the University of California-San Francisco medical center were wiping down and reusing protective equipment like masks and gowns to conserve resources amid a surge of COVID-19 patients, 90 miles away teams of doctors at UC Davis Medical Center were fully suited up performing breast augmentations, hip replacements and other elective procedures that likely could have been postponed.

As next enrollment period approaches, states wrestle with exchange issues from last year

In Washington state, officials are still trying to resolve billing and computer issues related to 1,300 accounts. In Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick says the problem-plagued website is now fixed and ready to go when enrollment opens Nov. 15, but at an additional cost of $26 million. And in Minnesota, a new plan enters the MNSure marketplace.

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Kaiser Health News has a list of eight provisions in the new health law that took effect this week as insurers, businesses and employers sort out what the new changes mean for them.

Echo commences development of new transdermal biosensor for continuous lactate monitoring

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Columbus, IN

Melissa Andrea Martinez Mateo, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2326 18th St Ste 210, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-372-8680    
Vatsal Bajpai, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2325 18th St Ste 130, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-2020    
Neil Amin, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2400 17th St, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-376-5974    
Dr. Nandu Gourineni, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2325 18th St Ste 130, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-2020    Fax: 812-378-8267
Lawrence Klein, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2325 18th St Ste 130, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-2020    Fax: 812-378-8267
Chelsie Lynn Brady, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2400 17th St, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-376-5974    Fax: 812-375-3203
Brian M Kline, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 815 Schnier St, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 912-375-8810    

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