Kara Gwin, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Albuquerque, NM

Kara Gwin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She went to University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Presbyterian Healthcare Services and her current practice location is 201 Cedar St Se Ste 5600, Obgyn Department, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 563-6000.

Kara Gwin is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2013-0231) 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 1275761637.

Contact Information

Kara Gwin, MD
201 Cedar St Se Ste 5600, Obgyn Department,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4920
(505) 563-6000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKara Gwin
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience15 Years
Location201 Cedar St Se Ste 5600, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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:
  • Kara Gwin attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275761637
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941442644
  • Enrollment ID: I20130808000739

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kara Gwin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275761637NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD2013-0231 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Presbyterian Healthcare Services92340417081119

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. Kara Gwin allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePresbyterian Healthcare Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104802354
PECOS PAC ID: 9234041708
Enrollment ID: O20031103000603

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. Kara Gwin 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
Kara Gwin, MD
201 Cedar St Se Ste 5600, Obgyn Department,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4920

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Kara Gwin, MD
201 Cedar St Se Ste 5600, Obgyn Department,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4920

Ph: (505) 563-6000

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