Dr Velupillai Wignakumar, MD, FRCS - Medicare General Surgery in Barbourville, KY

Dr Velupillai Wignakumar, MD, FRCS is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Barbourville, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Yalinie Medics Llc and his current practice location is 80 Hospital Dr, Barbourville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 545-5539.

Dr Velupillai Wignakumar is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number KY34425) 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 1265495063.

Contact Information

Dr Velupillai Wignakumar, MD, FRCS
80 Hospital Dr,
Barbourville, KY 40906-7363
(606) 545-5539
(606) 545-5591



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Velupillai Wignakumar
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location80 Hospital Dr, Barbourville, Kentucky
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 Velupillai Wignakumar graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265495063
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214926922
  • Enrollment ID: I20040508000027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Velupillai Wignakumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265495063NPI-NPPES
64027055MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery KY34425 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pineville Community Health Center, IncPineville, KYHospital

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 Velupillai Wignakumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMemorial Hospital, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831150119
PECOS PAC ID: 4486616141
Enrollment ID: O20041103001183

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Entity NameYalinie Medics Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992964944
PECOS PAC ID: 5991938557
Enrollment ID: O20140506000690

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Entity NameMemorial Hospital, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255471827
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Enrollment ID: O20141210002155

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Entity NamePineville Community Health Center Inc
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Entity NamePineville Er Services
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Enrollment ID: O20200623002281

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Velupillai Wignakumar, MD, FRCS
1625 Nicholasville Road, Suite 201,
Lexington, KY 40503

Ph: (859) 619-1372
Dr Velupillai Wignakumar, MD, FRCS
80 Hospital Dr,
Barbourville, KY 40906-7363

Ph: (606) 545-5539

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Surgery Doctors in Barbourville, KY

Mr. Jerry L Woolum, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 80 Hospital Dr Ste 2, Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: 606-545-4460    Fax: 606-545-4469

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