Dr Kota Chandra Shekar, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Templeton, CA

Dr Kota Chandra Shekar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Templeton, California. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Porterville Community Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 1310 Las Tablas Rd, Suite 204, Templeton, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 434-0333.

Dr Kota Chandra Shekar is licensed to practice in California (license number A51899) 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 1013988583.

Contact Information

Dr Kota Chandra Shekar, MD
1310 Las Tablas Rd, Suite 204,
Templeton, CA 93465-9737
(805) 434-0333
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kota Chandra Shekar
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience43 Years
Location1310 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, California
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 Kota Chandra Shekar graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013988583
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840240636
  • Enrollment ID: I20050128000906

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kota Chandra Shekar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013988583NPI-NPPES
A51899OtherCASTATE LICENSE
00A518991MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology A51899 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville, CAHospital
Kaweah Delta Medical CenterVisalia, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Porterville Community Physicians Inc68008952514

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRavi Patel M.d. Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912978834
PECOS PAC ID: 0042124497
Enrollment ID: O20031118001175

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Entity NamePorterville Community Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538195821
PECOS PAC ID: 6800895251
Enrollment ID: O20061212000314

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Entity NameKern County Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376623538
PECOS PAC ID: 4688964521
Enrollment ID: O20160915002690

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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 Kota Chandra Shekar 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 Kota Chandra Shekar, MD
6501 Truxtun Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0633

Ph: (661) 322-2206
Dr Kota Chandra Shekar, MD
1310 Las Tablas Rd, Suite 204,
Templeton, CA 93465-9737

Ph: (805) 434-0333

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Templeton, CA

Tiffney Taylor, D.O.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 265 Posada Ln Ste B, Templeton, CA 93465
Phone: 805-434-0900    
Allen Avedian, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 325 Posada Ln, Templeton, CA 93465
Phone: 805-239-0644    
Shannon M Berry, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 295 Posada Ln, Suite D, Templeton, CA 93465
Phone: 805-434-9900    Fax: 805-434-9933
Dr. Najam A Awan, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 295 Posada Ln Ste A, Templeton, CA 93465
Phone: 805-782-8844    Fax: 805-782-8859
Dr. Gregg Alan Ellison, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1105 Las Tablas Rd, Ste F, Templeton, CA 93465
Phone: 805-434-1851    Fax: 805-434-1193
Michael L Wiechmann, MD, FACC
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 295 Posada Ln Ste A, Templeton, CA 93465
Phone: 805-782-8844    Fax: 805-782-8859

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