Lakshmi Kocharla, MD in Grand Rapids, MI - Medicare Rheumatology

Lakshmi Kocharla, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Bronson Methodist Hospital and her current practice location is 5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 202, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (833) 850-0888.

Lakshmi Kocharla is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301081558) 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 1518178813.

Contact Information

	Lakshmi Kocharla, MD
	5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7062
	(833) 850-0888
	Not Available

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Lakshmi Kocharla
Gender	Female
Speciality	Rheumatology
Experience	23 Years
Location	5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 202, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Lakshmi Kocharla graduated from medical school in 2001

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1518178813
Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2007
Last Update Date: 11/29/2021

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 4587739511
Enrollment ID: I20080826000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lakshmi Kocharla such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1518178813	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207RR0500X	Internal Medicine - Rheumatology	4301081558 (Michigan)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Bronson Methodist Hospital	Kalamazoo, MI	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Bronson Methodist Hospital	0244148633	598

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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. Lakshmi Kocharla allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.

Entity Name	Bronson Methodist Hospital
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1417961137 PECOS PAC ID: 0244148633 Enrollment ID: O20031208000832

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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. Lakshmi Kocharla 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Lakshmi Kocharla, MD 5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7062 Ph: (833) 850-0888	Lakshmi Kocharla, MD 5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7062 Ph: (833) 850-0888

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Grand Rapids, MI

Maureen U Tan- Pedres, M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 100 Michigan St Ne, Suite A721, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-391-3139 Fax: 616-391-3044
Jeffery Allen Woo, M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1900 Wealthy St Se, Ste 150, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: 616-459-3158 Fax: 616-988-0071
Robert W Selfe, D.O. Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 221 Michigan St Ne, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-267-8950 Fax: 616-267-8585
Dr. Erin Megan Pettijohn, M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 250 Cherry St Se Ste 2200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-685-5600
Dr. Andrew Leo Sochacki, M.D. Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Phone: 616-389-1800
Stephanie F Williams, MD Rheumatology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 145 Michigan St Ne, Suite 5200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-486-5933 Fax: 616-486-6489
Simin Beg, MD Rheumatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 145 Michigan St Ne Ste 3410, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-391-9945

Lakshmi Kocharla, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Grand Rapids, MI

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Group Practice Association

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Sunscreen should be worn by all to protect against skin cancer and premature aging

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Medicare Reassignments

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Grand Rapids, MI