Dr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Rafael, CA

Dr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in San Rafael, California. She went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Kathryn Najafi Tagol Md A Professional Corporation and her current practice location is 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste. 200a, San Rafael, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 444-0300.

Dr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol is licensed to practice in California (license number A68850) 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 1184678112.

Contact Information

Dr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol, MD
4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste. 200a,
San Rafael, CA 94903-4171
(415) 444-0300
(415) 444-0301

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location4000 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, California
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 Kathryn K Najafi-tagol attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184678112
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204807670
  • Enrollment ID: I20040802000620

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184678112NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A68850 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marinhealth Medical CenterGreenbrae, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kathryn Najafi Tagol Md A Professional Corporation51931550002

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 Kathryn K Najafi-tagol allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKathryn Najafi Tagol Md A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578198099
PECOS PAC ID: 5193155000
Enrollment ID: O20200416002506

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 Kathryn K Najafi-tagol 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 Kathryn K Najafi-tagol, MD
4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste. 200a,
San Rafael, CA 94903-4171

Ph: (415) 444-0300
Dr Kathryn K Najafi-tagol, MD
4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste. 200a,
San Rafael, CA 94903-4171

Ph: (415) 444-0300

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