Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He graduated from medical school in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Arthritis And Rheumatology Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 120 La Casa Via, Ste 204, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 210-1050.

Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit is licensed to practice in California (license number A40735) 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 1396748158.

Contact Information

Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit, MD
120 La Casa Via, Ste 204,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007
(925) 210-1050
(925) 210-1082



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rajiv Kumar Dixit
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience49 Years
Location120 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, 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 Rajiv Kumar Dixit graduated from medical school in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396748158
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678551561
  • Enrollment ID: I20050926001141

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396748158NPI-NPPES
00A407350MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A40735 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arthritis And Rheumatology Medical Associates Inc13553292448

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameArthritis And Rheumatology Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154403483
PECOS PAC ID: 1355329244
Enrollment ID: O20040708000413

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit, MD
120 La Casa Via, Ste 204,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007

Ph: (925) 210-1050
Dr Rajiv Kumar Dixit, MD
120 La Casa Via, Ste 204,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007

Ph: (925) 210-1050

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