Dr Karla Ann Medina, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Pasadena, TX

Dr Karla Ann Medina, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Pasadena, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Compass Anesthesia Providers, Pllc and her current practice location is 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 359-2000.

Dr Karla Ann Medina is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J8055) 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 1598791048.

Contact Information

Dr Karla Ann Medina, MD
4000 Spencer Hwy,
Pasadena, TX 77504-1202
(713) 359-2000
(713) 359-1004

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karla Ann Medina
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience31 Years
Location4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas
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 Karla Ann Medina graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598791048
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880693183
  • Enrollment ID: I20101115000848

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karla Ann Medina such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598791048NPI-NPPES
040150703MedicaidTX
82184FOtherTXBC/BS
040150701MedicaidTX
10668794OtherTXPPO NEXT HHPO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology J8055 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hca Houston Healthcare SoutheastPasadena, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Compass Anesthesia Providers, Pllc4082040878161

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 Karla Ann Medina allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCompass Anesthesia Providers, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669829750
PECOS PAC ID: 4082040878
Enrollment ID: O20200217000123

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 Karla Ann Medina 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 Karla Ann Medina, MD
Po Box 3945, Dept 841,
Houston, TX 77253-3945

Ph: (281) 358-8114
Dr Karla Ann Medina, MD
4000 Spencer Hwy,
Pasadena, TX 77504-1202

Ph: (713) 359-2000

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Pasadena, TX

Dr. Reagan M Poland, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone: 713-359-2000    
Tyce Lee Regan, MD
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Phone: 713-944-5151    
Ken Lee Thrasher, MD
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Practice Location: 4301 Vista Rd Bldg A, Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone: 713-378-3066    Fax: 713-378-3077
John Paul Aquilina, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone: 713-359-2000    Fax: 713-359-1004
Mr. Andre George Albu, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5010 Crenshaw Rd, Ste. #130, Pasadena, TX 77505
Phone: 281-991-2200    Fax: 281-991-7700
Hieu T. Pham, D.O.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5010 Crenshaw Rd, Ste. #130, Pasadena, TX 77505
Phone: 281-991-2211    Fax: 281-991-7700
Dr. Chris Taigo Fuke, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5010 Crenshaw Rd, Ste. #130, Pasadena, TX 77505
Phone: 281-991-2200    Fax: 281-991-7700

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