Branko Karakas, MD - Medicare in Lackawanna, NY

Branko Karakas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Lackawanna, New York. His current practice location is 1177 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 823-9282.

Branko Karakas is licensed to practice in New York (license number 171208) 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 1588680128.

Contact Information

Branko Karakas, MD
1177 Ridge Rd,
Lackawanna, NY 14218-1816
(716) 823-9282
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBranko Karakas
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location1177 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, New York
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:
  • Branko Karakas attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588680128
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Branko Karakas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588680128NPI-NPPES
00010087902OtherNYUNIVERA
00050625001OtherNYBLUE CROSS OF WNY
0407056OtherNYINDEPENDENT HEALTH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 171208 (New York)Primary

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. Branko Karakas 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
Branko Karakas, MD
1177 Ridge Rd,
Lackawanna, NY 14218-1816

Ph: (716) 823-9282
Branko Karakas, MD
1177 Ridge Rd,
Lackawanna, NY 14218-1816

Ph: (716) 823-9282

Reviews and Comments


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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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