Dr Karen L Smith, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Dartmouth, MA

Dr Karen L Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Steward Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 996-3991.

Dr Karen L Smith is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 205305) 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 1316943798.

Contact Information

Dr Karen L Smith, MD
531 Faunce Corner Rd,
Dartmouth, MA 02747-1242
(508) 996-3991
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen L Smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
Location531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
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 L Smith attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316943798
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/25/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890874358
  • Enrollment ID: I20080508000529

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen L Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316943798NPI-NPPES
3206254MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 205305 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall river, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steward Medical Group Inc28606887281338

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 L Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821349317
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20130626000396

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 L Smith 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 L Smith, MD
531 Faunce Corner Rd,
Dartmouth, MA 02747-1242

Ph: (508) 996-3991
Dr Karen L Smith, MD
531 Faunce Corner Rd,
Dartmouth, MA 02747-1242

Ph: (508) 996-3991

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Dartmouth, MA

Susan E Vogler, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-996-3991    
Dr. Jeffrey J Michaud, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-996-3991    
Dr. Stacey N Knox, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-996-3991    
Dr. Vrunda Bhavsar Desai, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 535 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 551-580-1966    
Dr. Deborah D Kelly, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-996-3991    
Dr. Suzanne M Caron, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 531 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-996-3991    

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