Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Salem, MA

Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Salem, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice North Shore Physicians Group Inc and his current practice location is 81 Highland Ave, Salem, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 741-1200.

Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 77878) 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 1144294935.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz, MD
81 Highland Ave,
Salem, MA 01970-2714
(978) 741-1200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Peter Karpicz
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience34 Years
Location81 Highland Ave, Salem, Massachusetts
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:
  • Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144294935
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476525049
  • Enrollment ID: I20040812000973

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144294935NPI-NPPES
0026018OtherMANEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
690976OtherMAHARVARD PILGRIM FIRST SEC
3148904MedicaidMA
3317291-006OtherMASIGNA
406306OtherMATUFTS SECURE HORIZONS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 77878 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore Physicians Group Inc3577467224492

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 Joseph Peter Karpicz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Shore Physicians Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588606123
PECOS PAC ID: 3577467224
Enrollment ID: O20050429000668

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 Joseph Peter Karpicz 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 Joseph Peter Karpicz, MD
52 Bartholomew St,
Peabody, MA 01960-6204

Ph: (978) 531-3774
Dr Joseph Peter Karpicz, MD
81 Highland Ave,
Salem, MA 01970-2714

Ph: (978) 741-1200

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Adam Matos, DO
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