Dr Megha Patel-banker, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Allen, TX

Dr Megha Patel-banker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Allen, Texas. She went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Arthritis And Rheumatology Institute, Pllc and her current practice location is 981 State Highway 121 Ste 3150, Allen, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 798-8553.

Dr Megha Patel-banker is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q3761) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1528229499.

Contact Information

Dr Megha Patel-banker, MD
981 State Highway 121 Ste 3150,
Allen, TX 75013-6151
(972) 798-8553
(972) 798-8556



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Megha Patel-banker
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience16 Years
Location981 State Highway 121 Ste 3150, Allen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Megha Patel-banker attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528229499
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264664788
  • Enrollment ID: I20161213000418

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Megha Patel-banker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528229499NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology Q3761 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arthritis And Rheumatology Institute, Pllc09415404964

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameArthritis And Rheumatology Institute, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356819106
PECOS PAC ID: 0941540496
Enrollment ID: O20190319002384

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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 Megha Patel-banker 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 Megha Patel-banker, MD
981 State Highway 121 Ste 3160,
Allen, TX 75013-6149

Ph: (972) 798-8553
Dr Megha Patel-banker, MD
981 State Highway 121 Ste 3150,
Allen, TX 75013-6151

Ph: (972) 798-8553

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Allen, TX

Dr. Yamini K Maddala, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 981 State Highway 121, Suite 1140, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 469-697-5100    Fax: 469-697-5105
Kathryn Anne White, D.O.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1105 Central Expy N Ste 235, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 972-747-6042    
Dr. Olubukola Aduke Okoro, M.D
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 997 Raintree Cir Ste 130, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 763-443-3926    Fax: 972-390-1050
Deepti Dhavaleshwar,
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 981 State Highway 121, Suite 1140, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 469-697-5100    Fax: 469-697-5105
Asif A Muhammad, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 935 W Exchange Pkwy, Suite 100, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 214-383-0938    Fax: 214-383-9851
Dr. Teresa Dewlett Rajala, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1314 W Mcdermott Dr, Suite 106, Pmb 808, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 469-252-0022    Fax: 214-383-9587
Dr. Ferzana Mir, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1105 Central Expy N, Suite 2360, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 972-838-1892    

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