Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Gadsden, AL

Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Gadsden, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Digestive Disease Specialists Of N.e. Alabama, P.c. and his current practice location is 900 Goodyear Ave, Suite A, Gadsden, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 492-3220.

Vijayaprasad Tummala is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 12339) 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 1104818616.

Contact Information

Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD
900 Goodyear Ave, Suite A,
Gadsden, AL 35903-1107
(256) 492-3220
(256) 492-3759



Physician's Profile

Full NameVijayaprasad Tummala
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience46 Years
Location900 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, Alabama
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:
  • Vijayaprasad Tummala graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104818616
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/05/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850484239
  • Enrollment ID: I20100831000007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vijayaprasad Tummala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104818616NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 12339 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital
Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, ALHospital
Gadsden Regional Medical CenterGadsden, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Digestive Disease Specialists Of N.e. Alabama, P.c.20624308532

News Archive

Technology for analyzing gene expression must be standardized

Technology for analyzing gene expression must be standardized among laboratories and across platforms around the world to support this age of human genome exploration, an Oregon Health & Science University researcher says.

Ongoing conflict aggravating health of Syrians, WHO warns

The WHO on Tuesday "warned that the ongoing conflict in Syria, which will soon enter its third year, will lead to a sharp spike in the number of people needing urgent aid, including food, clean water and vital medical services," the U.N. News Centre reports.

FDA permits marketing of first electric stimulation device to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted a new indication to an electric stimulation device for use in helping to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Sleep loss can lead to diabetes, reveals new research

Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men, according to new research published online February 19, 2015, in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago

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. Vijayaprasad Tummala allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDigestive Disease Specialists Of N.e. Alabama, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174668651
PECOS PAC ID: 2062430853
Enrollment ID: O20051110000186

News Archive

Technology for analyzing gene expression must be standardized

Technology for analyzing gene expression must be standardized among laboratories and across platforms around the world to support this age of human genome exploration, an Oregon Health & Science University researcher says.

Ongoing conflict aggravating health of Syrians, WHO warns

The WHO on Tuesday "warned that the ongoing conflict in Syria, which will soon enter its third year, will lead to a sharp spike in the number of people needing urgent aid, including food, clean water and vital medical services," the U.N. News Centre reports.

FDA permits marketing of first electric stimulation device to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted a new indication to an electric stimulation device for use in helping to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Sleep loss can lead to diabetes, reveals new research

Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men, according to new research published online February 19, 2015, in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago

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. Vijayaprasad Tummala 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
Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD
900 Goodyear Ave, Suite A,
Gadsden, AL 35903-1107

Ph: (256) 492-3220
Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD
900 Goodyear Ave, Suite A,
Gadsden, AL 35903-1107

Ph: (256) 492-3220

News Archive

Technology for analyzing gene expression must be standardized

Technology for analyzing gene expression must be standardized among laboratories and across platforms around the world to support this age of human genome exploration, an Oregon Health & Science University researcher says.

Ongoing conflict aggravating health of Syrians, WHO warns

The WHO on Tuesday "warned that the ongoing conflict in Syria, which will soon enter its third year, will lead to a sharp spike in the number of people needing urgent aid, including food, clean water and vital medical services," the U.N. News Centre reports.

FDA permits marketing of first electric stimulation device to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted a new indication to an electric stimulation device for use in helping to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Sleep loss can lead to diabetes, reveals new research

Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men, according to new research published online February 19, 2015, in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

Read more News

› Verified 3 days ago


Internal Medicine Doctors in Gadsden, AL

Dr. Peter Ming Szeto, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
Phone: 256-492-9924    Fax: 256-492-9965
Dr. James N Wallace, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 512 S 4th St, Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: 256-547-2255    Fax: 256-547-2257
Jed L Kaplan, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 900 Goodyear Ave, Suite A, Gadsden, AL 35903
Phone: 256-492-3220    Fax: 256-492-3759
Dr. George Bruce Head Iii, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
Phone: 256-492-9924    Fax: 256-492-9965
Dr. Muhammad Tariq, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1411 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, AL 35903
Phone: 256-492-0131    
Sabrina Nicole Morgan, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 851 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
Phone: 800-780-4146    Fax: 256-494-5063

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.