Dr Joanna Kala, MD - Medicare Neurology in Bad Axe, MI

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Dr Joanna Kala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Bad Axe, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. She is a member of the group practice Huron Memorial Hospital and her current practice location is 1117 S Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 269-2597.

Dr Joanna Kala is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number JK014129) 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 1568562494.

Contact Information

Dr Joanna Kala, MD
1117 S Van Dyke Rd,
Bad Axe, MI 48413-8467
(989) 269-2597
(989) 269-2751

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joanna Kala
GenderFemale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience25 Years
Location1117 S Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, Michigan
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:
  • Dr Joanna Kala graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568562494
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668563446
  • Enrollment ID: I20070808000437

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joanna Kala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568562494NPI-NPPES
4523628MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology JK014129 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
A&d Health Care ProfessionalSaginaw, MIHome health agency
Residential Home Health And HospiceLapeer, MIHome health agency
Hills & Dales General HospitalCass city, MIHospital
Scheurer HospitalPigeon, MIHospital
Harbor Beach Community HospitalHarbor beach, MIHospital
Mclaren Caro RegionCaro, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Huron Memorial Hospital680070922130

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. Dr Joanna Kala allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHuron Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245257880
PECOS PAC ID: 6800709221
Enrollment ID: O20040302000921

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. Dr Joanna Kala 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
Dr Joanna Kala, MD
1117 S Van Dyke Rd,
Bad Axe, MI 48413-8467

Ph: (989) 269-2597		Dr Joanna Kala, MD
1117 S Van Dyke Rd,
Bad Axe, MI 48413-8467

Ph: (989) 269-2597

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Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Bad Axe, MI

Yolanda C Edler, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1375 R Dale Wertz Dr, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: 989-269-9293    

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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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