Dr Karen M Laface, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ithaca, NY

Dr Karen M Laface, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ithaca, New York. She went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. Her current practice location is 950 Danby Rd Ste 100-a2, Ithaca, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 391-2577.

Dr Karen M Laface is licensed to practice in New York (license number 216054-1) 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 1982675765.

Contact Information

Dr Karen M Laface, MD
950 Danby Rd Ste 100-a2,
Ithaca, NY 14850-5778
(607) 391-2577
(888) 987-8119

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen M Laface
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location950 Danby Rd Ste 100-a2, Ithaca, New York
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 M Laface attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982675765
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335238252
  • Enrollment ID: I20071130000033

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen M Laface such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982675765NPI-NPPES
02008799MedicaidNY
0017717300001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 216054 (New York)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 216054-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cayuga Medical Center At IthacaIthaca, NYHospital

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 M Laface allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCayuga Medical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525455
PECOS PAC ID: 6709897960
Enrollment ID: O20060601000199
Entity NameKaren Laface Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912342387
PECOS PAC ID: 6507092590
Enrollment ID: O20131121001470

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 M Laface 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 M Laface, MD
950 Danby Rd Ste 100-a2,
Ithaca, NY 14850-5778

Ph: (607) 391-2577
Dr Karen M Laface, MD
950 Danby Rd Ste 100-a2,
Ithaca, NY 14850-5778

Ph: (607) 391-2577

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