Kamal Thapar, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Altoona, WI

Kamal Thapar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Altoona, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Chippewa Valley Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Clinic Sc and his current practice location is 1200 Oakleaf Way, Suite A, Altoona, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 832-1400.

Kamal Thapar is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 44014) 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 1174610174.

Contact Information

Kamal Thapar, MD
1200 Oakleaf Way, Suite A,
Altoona, WI 54720-2245
(715) 832-1400
(715) 832-4187



Physician's Profile

Full NameKamal Thapar
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience38 Years
Location1200 Oakleaf Way, Altoona, Wisconsin
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:
  • Kamal Thapar graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174610174
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193855039
  • Enrollment ID: I20100618000820

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kamal Thapar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174610174NPI-NPPES
34273800MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 44014 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Oakleaf Surgical HospitalAltoona, WIHospital
Sacred Heart HospitalEau claire, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chippewa Valley Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Clinic Sc761894839928

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameChippewa Valley Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Clinic Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699778829
PECOS PAC ID: 7618948399
Enrollment ID: O20040805000011

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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. Kamal Thapar 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
Kamal Thapar, MD
1200 Oakleaf Way, Suite A,
Altoona, WI 54720-2245

Ph: (715) 832-1400
Kamal Thapar, MD
1200 Oakleaf Way, Suite A,
Altoona, WI 54720-2245

Ph: (715) 832-1400

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