Dr Krishnan Challappa, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Elizabethtown, KY

Dr Krishnan Challappa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Specialist" physician in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 1324 Woodland Dr, Suite A, Elizabethtown, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 765-5921.

Dr Krishnan Challappa is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 31956) 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 1942202676.

Contact Information

Dr Krishnan Challappa, MD
1324 Woodland Dr, Suite A,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2651
(270) 765-5921
(270) 765-4391



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Krishnan Challappa
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience39 Years
Location1324 Woodland Dr, Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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 Krishnan Challappa graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942202676
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113811647
  • Enrollment ID: I20050331000144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Krishnan Challappa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942202676NPI-NPPES
64319569MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 31956 (Kentucky)Secondary
174400000XSpecialist 31956 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hardin Memorial HospitalElizabethtown, KYHospital
Taylor Regional HospitalCampbellsville, KYHospital
Baptist Health LouisvilleLouisville, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc55978671841912

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Entity NameHardin Professional Services, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306894704
PECOS PAC ID: 9739191628
Enrollment ID: O20060614000061

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Entity NameBaptist Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922401611
PECOS PAC ID: 5597867184
Enrollment ID: O20150219000942

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Krishnan Challappa, MD
1324 Woodland Dr, Suite A,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2651

Ph: (270) 765-5921
Dr Krishnan Challappa, MD
1324 Woodland Dr, Suite A,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2651

Ph: (270) 765-5921

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