Dr Retna A Billano, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Vestavia, AL

Dr Retna A Billano, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology" physician in Vestavia, Alabama. She graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. Her current practice location is 4325 Dolly Ridge Road, Vestavia, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 591-2169.

Dr Retna A Billano is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 11134) 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 1033208541.

Contact Information

Dr Retna A Billano, MD
4325 Dolly Ridge Road,
Vestavia, AL 35243
(205) 591-2169
(205) 591-0815



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Retna A Billano
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience48 Years
Location4325 Dolly Ridge Road, Vestavia, Alabama
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 Retna A Billano graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033208541
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193911006
  • Enrollment ID: I20101117001531

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Retna A Billano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033208541NPI-NPPES
51169838OtherALBCBS PROVIDER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology 11134 (Alabama)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Retna A Billano allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRetna A Billano, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831555218
PECOS PAC ID: 9931403805
Enrollment ID: O20160212002026

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Retna A Billano, MD
4325 Dolly Ridge Road,
Vestavia, AL 35243

Ph: (205) 591-2169
Dr Retna A Billano, MD
4325 Dolly Ridge Road,
Vestavia, AL 35243

Ph: (205) 591-2169

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