Kar H Own, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Vallejo, CA

Kar H Own, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Vallejo, California. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (707) 651-1000.

Kar H Own is licensed to practice in California (license number A53485) 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 1558449454.

Contact Information

Kar H Own, MD
975 Sereno Dr,
Vallejo, CA 94589-2441
(707) 651-1000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKar H Own
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience36 Years
Location975 Sereno Dr, Vallejo, California
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:
  • Kar H Own graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558449454
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082800404
  • Enrollment ID: I20101124001067

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kar H Own such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558449454NPI-NPPES
00A534850MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A53485 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carquinez Dialysis CenterVallejo, CADialysis facility
Benicia Dialysis CenterBenicia, CADialysis facility
Kaiser Foundation Hospital And Rehab CenterVallejo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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. Kar H Own allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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. Kar H Own 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
Kar H Own, MD
1800 Harrison St Fl 7,
Oakland, CA 94612-3466

Ph: (510) 625-6262
Kar H Own, MD
975 Sereno Dr,
Vallejo, CA 94589-2441

Ph: (707) 651-1000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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