Dr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD - Medicare Cardiac Electrophysiology in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 820-6020.

Dr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD427137) 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 1669422184.

Contact Information

Dr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
(570) 820-6020
(570) 821-2306



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Electrophysiology
Experience35 Years
Location1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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 Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669422184
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173555018
  • Enrollment ID: I20050831000545

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669422184NPI-NPPES
101343914MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease MD427137 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RC0001XInternal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology MD427137 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital
Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PAHospital
Wilkes-barre General HospitalWilkes-barre, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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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 Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman 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 Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027

Ph: (570) 820-6020

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr. Paul Anthony Arkless, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Pulmonary Department, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-5770    
Dr. Lida Eatedali, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 East End Blvd, Vamc., Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-824-3521    
Dr. Sanjaykumar Doshi, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Va Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-824-3521    
Dr. Smita S. Nikam, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-820-6114    Fax: 570-826-7698
Carol L Myers, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-6444    Fax: 570-808-5040
Patrick Michael Aquilina, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 545 N River St Ste 240, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-819-2825    Fax: 570-819-1445
Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 166 Hanover St, 203, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-825-8780    Fax: 570-825-8785

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