Varma J Meka, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Baldwin Park, CA

Varma J Meka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Body Imaging" physician in Baldwin Park, California. He graduated from medical school in 1965 and has 59 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Southern California Permanente Medical Group and his current practice location is 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 851-1011.

Varma J Meka is licensed to practice in California (license number A42462) 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 1700934510.

Contact Information

Varma J Meka, MD
1011 Baldwin Park Blvd,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706-5806
(626) 851-1011
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameVarma J Meka
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience59 Years
Location1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, California
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:
  • Varma J Meka graduated from medical school in 1965
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700934510
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739226879
  • Enrollment ID: I20091022000501

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Varma J Meka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700934510NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085B0100XRadiology - Body Imaging A42462 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin ParkBaldwin park, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern California Permanente Medical Group60027291757951

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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. Varma J Meka allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Varma J Meka, MD
1011 Baldwin Park Blvd,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706-5806

Ph: (626) 851-1011
Varma J Meka, MD
1011 Baldwin Park Blvd,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706-5806

Ph: (626) 851-1011

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Radiology Doctors in Baldwin Park, CA

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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 213-626-7816    Fax: 213-621-7787
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Matthew S. Tan, MD
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Anthony Thomas Rapae, MD
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