Joan Kristal, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Rockville, MD

Joan Kristal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Rockville, Maryland. She went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, Llc and her current practice location is 1901 Research Blvd, 350, Rockville, Maryland. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 838-9606.

Joan Kristal is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D50864) 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 1740228014.

Contact Information

Joan Kristal, MD
1901 Research Blvd, 350,
Rockville, MD 20850-3164
(301) 838-9606
(301) 838-9029

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoan Kristal
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location1901 Research Blvd, Rockville, Maryland
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:
  • Joan Kristal attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740228014
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/06/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446231120
  • Enrollment ID: I20040609000457

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joan Kristal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740228014NPI-NPPES
407235900MedicaidMD
601285800OtherFECA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology D50864 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suburban HospitalBethesda, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, Llc8426039744335

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. Joan Kristal allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFirst Colonies Anesthesia Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740218767
PECOS PAC ID: 8426039744
Enrollment ID: O20040607001456

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. Joan Kristal 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
Joan Kristal, MD
7806 Aberdeen Rd,
Bethesda, MD 20814-1102

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Joan Kristal, MD
1901 Research Blvd, 350,
Rockville, MD 20850-3164

Ph: (301) 838-9606

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