Mr Vignesh Kannan, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Greenwood, MS

Mr Vignesh Kannan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Greenwood, Mississippi. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice United Physicians Care Inc and his current practice location is Greenwood Leflore Hospital, 1401 River Rd, Greenwood, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 459-7000.

Mr Vignesh Kannan is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 27845) 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 1598205262.

Contact Information

Mr Vignesh Kannan, MD
Greenwood Leflore Hospital, 1401 River Rd,
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-7000
(662) 459-1310



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Vignesh Kannan
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience9 Years
LocationGreenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, Mississippi
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:
  • Mr Vignesh Kannan graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598205262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/01/2017
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830509116
  • Enrollment ID: I20230201001330

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Vignesh Kannan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598205262NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 27845 (Mississippi)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 27845 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
United Hospital CenterBridgeport, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
United Physicians Care Inc6103814017103

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Entity NameUnited Physicians Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891863874
PECOS PAC ID: 6103814017
Enrollment ID: O20040706001382

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Vignesh Kannan, MD
Greenwood Leflore Hospital, 1401 River Rd,
Greenwood, MS 38930

Ph: (662) 459-7000
Mr Vignesh Kannan, MD
Greenwood Leflore Hospital, 1401 River Rd,
Greenwood, MS 38930

Ph: (662) 459-7000

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