Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Merrillville, IN

Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc and his current practice location is 1409 E 84th Pl, Regional Mental Health Center, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 794-2000.

Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01068801A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295706521.

Contact Information

Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum, MD
1409 E 84th Pl, Regional Mental Health Center,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6451
(219) 794-2000
(219) 794-2010



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shyamsunder R Chakilum
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience42 Years
Location1409 E 84th Pl, Merrillville, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295706521
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/19/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113985029
  • Enrollment ID: I20041223000147

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295706521NPI-NPPES
000000700958OtherINANTHEM BC/BS
201011930MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0804XPsychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 036-085813 (Illinois)Secondary
2084P0804XPsychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 01068801A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc175929146113

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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 Shyamsunder R Chakilum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEdward Health Ventures
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962452912
PECOS PAC ID: 4284531484
Enrollment ID: O20031216000616

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Entity NameBhc Streamwood Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619916822
PECOS PAC ID: 1759291461
Enrollment ID: O20140324001101

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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 Shyamsunder R Chakilum 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 Shyamsunder R Chakilum, MD
8400 Louisiana St, C/o Geminus Corporation,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6385

Ph: (219) 757-1928
Dr Shyamsunder R Chakilum, MD
1409 E 84th Pl, Regional Mental Health Center,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6451

Ph: (219) 794-2000

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Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Emilio Soria, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7891 Broadway Ste G, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-756-8000    Fax: 219-756-3699
Larry M Salberg, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 521 E 86th Ave, Suite Z, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-0777    Fax: 219-755-0612
Mohammad Javed, M.D
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-4005    Fax: 219-769-2508
Dana R Marlowe, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-4005    Fax: 219-769-2508
Jose Lorenzo Ramirez, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-4005    Fax: 219-769-2508
Peter Gallagher, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-4005    Fax: 219-769-2508
Dr. Qun Wu, MD, MB
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 773-490-1544    Fax: 219-769-2508

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