Dr Kara R Waters, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Sandpoint, ID

Dr Kara R Waters, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Sandpoint, Idaho. She went to Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Bozeman Clinic Pllp and her current practice location is 606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101, Sandpoint, Idaho. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 263-1435.

Dr Kara R Waters is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number O-0377) 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 1922078260.

Contact Information

Dr Kara R Waters, DO
606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101,
Sandpoint, ID 83864-1594
(208) 263-1435
(208) 263-4580

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kara R Waters
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience22 Years
Location606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101, Sandpoint, Idaho
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 Kara R Waters attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922078260
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537171939
  • Enrollment ID: I20240301002415

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kara R Waters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922078260NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine O-0377 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bozeman Clinic Pllp22644681808

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 Kara R Waters allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBozeman Clinic Pllp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013936244
PECOS PAC ID: 2264468180
Enrollment ID: O20050713000334

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 Kara R Waters 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 Kara R Waters, DO
606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101,
Sandpoint, ID 83864-1594

Ph: (208) 263-1435
Dr Kara R Waters, DO
606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101,
Sandpoint, ID 83864-1594

Ph: (208) 263-1435

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Family Medicine Doctors in Sandpoint, ID

Daniel Jack Meulenberg, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 606 N 3rd Ave Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-1435    Fax: 208-263-7812
Patricia Jane Hennessy, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1205 Highway 2, Suite 301, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-265-9909    Fax: 208-265-5351
Dr. Timothy Ray Bonine, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1309 Ponderosa Dr, Suite 103, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-9545    Fax: 208-263-9539
Tracey Koch, FNP
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 420 N Second Ave, Suite 100, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-265-2242    Fax: 208-265-8214
W Hugh Leedy, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1327 Superior St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-1718    Fax: 208-263-7198
Dr. Steven C Puffer, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1327 Superior St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-7101    Fax: 208-263-7198
Dr. Frazier King, M.D
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2023 Sandpoint West Dr, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-255-1523    Fax: 208-255-7894

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