Kumkum Modwel, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Torrington, CT

Kumkum Modwel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Torrington, Connecticut. She went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. Her current practice location is 895 E Main St, Torrington, Connecticut. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 489-1291.

Kumkum Modwel is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 039256) 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 1720011943.

Contact Information

Kumkum Modwel, MD
895 E Main St,
Torrington, CT 06790-3918
(860) 489-1291
(860) 489-1804



Physician's Profile

Full NameKumkum Modwel
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience23 Years
Location895 E Main St, Torrington, Connecticut
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:
  • Kumkum Modwel attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720011943
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244130078
  • Enrollment ID: I20040109000426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kumkum Modwel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720011943NPI-NPPES
001392563MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 039256 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Danbury HospitalDanbury, CTHospital

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. Kumkum Modwel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKumkum S Modwel Md Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770905754
PECOS PAC ID: 7416170774
Enrollment ID: O20140514001429

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kumkum Modwel, MD
895 E Main St,
Torrington, CT 06790-3918

Ph: (860) 489-1291
Kumkum Modwel, MD
895 E Main St,
Torrington, CT 06790-3918

Ph: (860) 489-1291

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