Karen Imala, LCSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Katy, TX

Karen Imala, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Katy, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. She is a member of the group practice Supportive Care Llc and her current practice location is 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100, Katy, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (832) 356-9470.

Karen Imala is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 51071) 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 1255466611.

Contact Information

Karen Imala, LCSW
24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100,
Katy, TX 77494-8433
(832) 356-9470
(718) 459-5621

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren Imala
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience21 Years
Location24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100, Katy, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karen Imala graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255466611
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618281809
  • Enrollment ID: I20150731016236

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Imala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255466611NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 51071 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Supportive Care Llc771912665556

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. Karen Imala allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDeer Oaks Geriatric Services P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134169287
PECOS PAC ID: 9234034075
Enrollment ID: O20031204000440
Entity NameSupportive Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477895043
PECOS PAC ID: 7719126655
Enrollment ID: O20130625000484

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. Karen Imala 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
Karen Imala, LCSW
4211 Mt Vinson Way,
Katy, TX 77449-4536

Ph: (832) 704-1577
Karen Imala, LCSW
24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100,
Katy, TX 77494-8433

Ph: (832) 356-9470

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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