Dr Karen Brian Fernandez, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Charleston, SC

Dr Karen Brian Fernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and her current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr Karen Brian Fernandez is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 52196) 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 1205132800.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Brian Fernandez, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Brian Fernandez
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
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 Karen Brian Fernandez graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205132800
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638465867
  • Enrollment ID: I20180816001421

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Brian Fernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205132800NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD458385 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 52196 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

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 Karen Brian Fernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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 Karen Brian Fernandez 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 Karen Brian Fernandez, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr Karen Brian Fernandez, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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