Carina Crookston, MD - Medicare Family Practice in West Union, IA

Carina Crookston, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in West Union, Iowa. She graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Palmer Lutheran Health Center Inc and her current practice location is 110 Jefferson St, West Union, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (563) 422-3817.

Carina Crookston is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 46722) 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 1699131474.

Contact Information

Carina Crookston, MD
110 Jefferson St,
West Union, IA 52175-1022
(563) 422-3817
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Physician's Profile

Full NameCarina Crookston
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience9 Years
Location110 Jefferson St, West Union, Iowa
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:
  • Carina Crookston graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699131474
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/08/2016
  • Last Update Date: 01/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305140765
  • Enrollment ID: I20200115002537

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carina Crookston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699131474NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4301108917 (Michigan)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 46722 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-home HealthWest union, IAHome health agency
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp And Clinics-hospiceWest union, IAHospice
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And ClinicsWest union, IAHospital
Winneshiek Medical CenterDecorah, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palmer Lutheran Health Center Inc428454425539

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. Carina Crookston allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePalmer Lutheran Health Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891744108
PECOS PAC ID: 4284544255
Enrollment ID: O20040317001077

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. Carina Crookston 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
Carina Crookston, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300
Carina Crookston, MD
110 Jefferson St,
West Union, IA 52175-1022

Ph: (563) 422-3817

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Family Medicine Doctors in West Union, IA

Geralyn R Zuercher, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 110 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-3817    
Kenneth A Miller, DO
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 110 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-3817    
Chaudri G Rasool, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 110 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-3817    
Stephen Paul Daniel, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 112 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-3811    

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