Dr Geetha Shanmugam, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Washington, DC

Dr Geetha Shanmugam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. She went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates and her current practice location is 1150 Varnum St Ne, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 854-7000.

Dr Geetha Shanmugam is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD044644) 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 1427375344.

Contact Information

Dr Geetha Shanmugam, MD
1150 Varnum St Ne,
Washington, DC 20017-2104
(202) 854-7000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Geetha Shanmugam
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience15 Years
Location1150 Varnum St Ne, Washington, District Of Columbia
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 Geetha Shanmugam attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427375344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042449134
  • Enrollment ID: I20161110000189

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Geetha Shanmugam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427375344NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD044644 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
George Washington Univ HospitalWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates4082528898651

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Entity NameMedical Faculty Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417990581
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528898
Enrollment ID: O20031117000341

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Geetha Shanmugam, MD
1077 30th St Nw Unit 208,
Washington, DC 20007-3848

Ph: (914) 330-4761
Dr Geetha Shanmugam, MD
1150 Varnum St Ne,
Washington, DC 20017-2104

Ph: (202) 854-7000

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