Prakash S Beeraka, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Florence, SC

Prakash S Beeraka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Florence, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Mcleod Physician Associates Ii and his current practice location is 101 South Ravenel Street, Suite 160, Florence, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 662-1533.

Prakash S Beeraka is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 30937) 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 1124098868.

Contact Information

Prakash S Beeraka, MD
101 South Ravenel Street, Suite 160,
Florence, SC 29506-2610
(843) 662-1533
(843) 679-7273



Physician's Profile

Full NamePrakash S Beeraka
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location101 South Ravenel Street, Florence, South Carolina
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:
  • Prakash S Beeraka graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124098868
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951203868
  • Enrollment ID: I20080902000313

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Prakash S Beeraka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124098868NPI-NPPES
18500OtherSCEVOLUTIONS
7135571OtherSCAETNA
005OtherSCBLUE CHOICE
014OtherSCTRICARE
5909956MedicaidNC
20078271OtherSCSELECT HEALTH
210717OtherSCMEDCOST
309370MedicaidSC
2298624OtherSCCIGNA
005OtherSCBSBC
005OtherSCBLUECHOICE
246983OtherSCUNISON
AA29248552OtherSCMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 30937 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolinas Home HealthFlorence, SCHome health agency
Amedisys Home Health CareKingstree, SCHome health agency
Kindred At HomeFlorence, SCHome health agency
Mcleod Home Health IncFlorence, SCHome health agency
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-conwayConway, SCHome health agency
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee DeeFlorence, SCHospice
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-pee DeeFlorence, SCHospital
Musc Health Florence Medical CenterFlorence, SCHospital
Commander Nursing CenterFlorence, SCNursing home
Southland Health Care CenterFlorence, SCNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcleod Physician Associates Ii8224031307520

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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. Prakash S Beeraka allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMcleod Physician Associates Ii
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801990494
PECOS PAC ID: 8224031307
Enrollment ID: O20060926000568

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Entity NameKershawhealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508094913
PECOS PAC ID: 5597660712
Enrollment ID: O20100106000485

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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. Prakash S Beeraka 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
Prakash S Beeraka, MD
Po Box 3239,
Florence, SC 29502-3239

Ph: (843) 662-1533
Prakash S Beeraka, MD
101 South Ravenel Street, Suite 160,
Florence, SC 29506-2610

Ph: (843) 662-1533

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Family Medicine Doctors in Florence, SC

Dr. James Johnson, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-777-5738    
Dr. Caitlin Basnight, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-777-5738    
John R. Mattheis, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-777-2800    Fax: 843-777-2810
Mr. Anand R Swamy, PH.D
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-777-2800    
William H. Hester, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-777-2800    Fax: 843-777-2810
Tabitha Elizabeth Davis Stellato,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 144 N Ravenel St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-777-2800    
Gazelle Moharari, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 770-851-1735    

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