Dr Richard Jay Karol, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Smyrna, GA

Dr Richard Jay Karol, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Smyrna, Georgia. He went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Alabama Emergency Physician Partners, Llc and his current practice location is 3949 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 438-5222.

Dr Richard Jay Karol is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.33762) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528088200.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Jay Karol, MD
3949 S Cobb Dr Se,
Smyrna, GA 30080-6342
(770) 438-5222
(770) 434-5123

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Jay Karol
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience44 Years
Location3949 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Jay Karol attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528088200
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123178829
  • Enrollment ID: I20150309002411

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Jay Karol such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528088200NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 028581 (Georgia)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD.33762 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Emergency Physician Partners, Llc408286864114

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 Richard Jay Karol allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Emergency Physician Partners, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891031894
PECOS PAC ID: 4082868641
Enrollment ID: O20130206000466

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 Richard Jay Karol 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 Richard Jay Karol, MD
3297 Greencastle Chase Ne,
Marietta, GA 30062-4467

Ph: (770) 977-1121
Dr Richard Jay Karol, MD
3949 S Cobb Dr Se,
Smyrna, GA 30080-6342

Ph: (770) 438-5222

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Smyrna, GA

Dr. Sandeep Kumar Govil, M.D.
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Dr. Juron S Foreman, M.D.
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Dr. Fun Fong, MD
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Practice Location: 3949 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-438-5222    Fax: 770-434-5123
Dr. Tameka Walker-blake, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3949 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-438-5222    
Dr. Eric Deal, DO
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3949 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-438-5222    Fax: 770-434-5123
Dr. Baber Rathur, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3949 S Cobb Dr Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-438-5222    Fax: 770-434-5123
Dr. George U Amah, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 736 Windy Hill Rd Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-432-7736    Fax: 770-432-7768

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